37228 Safety Report
ZIP • NASHVILLE, TNSummary
37228 has a moderate overall safety rating, with somewhat elevated crime compared to 27 similar areas. The area has a median home value of $230K (-35.9% vs area average), median household income of $61K (-29.3% vs area average), population density of 1,805 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 92.23% (+3.8% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for 37228
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, 37228 in Nashville, TN receives a moderate overall safety rating. This means crime rates here are somewhat higher than what's typical for the city. This zip was compared against 27 similar locations in the region. Each safety category below provides detailed crime statistics, temporal patterns, and comparative rankings to help you understand the specific safety profile of this zip in Nashville, TN.
Walking Safety
This area has somewhat higher walking safety related crime rates than average for zips in the region. This area ranks #18 out of 27 zips analyzed.
169
Total Incidents
14.1
Monthly Average
#18 / 27
Safety Rank
Moderate
Safety Level
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in 37228 show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the late night hours, with the highest concentration at 22:00 (19 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the morning, particularly around 7:00 when incident rates drop to 0. Understanding these hourly crime patterns in Nashville, TN can help residents and visitors make informed decisions about when to travel through the area.
Monthly Trend
Monthly crime data for 37228 reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2025-07 with 25 incidents, while 2025-01 saw the lowest activity at 3 incidents. On average, this zip in Nashville experiences approximately 14 incidents per month. The data shows a increasing trend, with incident rates rising by approximately 82% over the analyzed period. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in TN neighborhoods like 37228 tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in 37228 is Intimidation | Intimidation | Assault- Fear Of Bodily Injury, accounting for 25.4% of all incidents (43 cases). This is followed by Assault | Simple Assault | Simple Asslt at 24.3% (41 cases). The top three categories combined represent 62% of all crime in this area. Understanding the specific types of crimes that occur most frequently in Nashville, TN helps residents assess relevant safety concerns for their neighborhood.
Demographics & Housing
Population Density
1,805.17
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #17 of 27 zips
-36.5% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
92.2%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #15 of 27 zips
+3.8% vs area average
Median Home Value
$229,557.83
average estimate
Ranks #22 of 27 zips
-35.9% vs area average
Median Household Income
$61,105.19
average estimate
Ranks #23 of 27 zips
-29.3% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this zip. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.