37228 Safety Report
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Summary
37228 has a use caution overall safety rating, with notably higher crime than most of the 27 areas analyzed. 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 use caution overall safety rating. This means crime rates here are notably higher than most comparable areas. 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 notably higher walking safety related crime rates than most zips in the region. This area ranks #21 out of 27 zips analyzed.
Stay alert when walking alone, particularly during late hours.
218
Total Incidents
18.2
Monthly Average
#21 / 27
Safety Rank
Use Caution
Safety Level
Data Sources
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 (23 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the morning, particularly around 5:00 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 2025-12 with 30 incidents, while 2026-03 saw the lowest activity at 11 incidents. On average, this zip in Nashville experiences approximately 18 incidents per month. 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 Assault | Simple Assault | Simple Asslt, accounting for 27.1% of all incidents (59 cases). This is followed by Intimidation | Intimidation | Assault- Fear Of Bodily Injury at 26.6% (58 cases). The top three categories combined represent 63% 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.