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Atlanta vs Nashville: Crime & Safety Comparison (2026)

Updated October 2026 · Based on 2023 FBI UCR data

Atlanta has a crime rate of 55 per 1,000 residents vs Nashville's 44.5 per 1,000, making Nashville 19% safer overall. Nashville earns a F safety grade compared to Atlanta's F. Both figures are based on 2023 FBI Uniform Crime Report data.

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Atlanta

Georgia

Overall GradeF
Violent CrimeD
Property CrimeF
Crime Rate55/1K
Percentile2%
F

Nashville

Tennessee

Overall GradeF
Violent CrimeF
Property CrimeD-
Crime Rate44.5/1K
Percentile8%

Head-to-Head Crime Comparison

MetricAtlantaNashville
Overall Crime Rate55/1K44.5/1K
Violent Crime Rate700.0950.0
Property Crime Rate4800.03500.0
Murder Rate12.213.1
Assault Rate484.4672.8
Robbery Rate129.5169.3
Burglary Rate812.4480.3
Theft Rate3481.22918.0
Vehicle Theft Rate1018.6556.4

Crime rates per 100,000 residents. 2023 FBI Uniform Crime Report data. Lower rates are better (safer).

Category Winner Summary

Out of 9 crime categories, Atlanta is safer in 4 and Nashville is safer in 5.

Victim Odds Comparison

In Atlanta, you have a 1 in 18 chance of being a crime victim per year vs 1 in 22 in Nashville.

Full Safety Reports

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Atlanta, Georgia Safety ReportFull crime breakdown, FAQs, and trends
F
Nashville, Tennessee Safety ReportFull crime breakdown, FAQs, and trends

Weather Comparison: Atlanta vs Nashville

Atlanta Climate Overview

Annual High72.1°F
Annual Low52.9°F
Annual Rain47.6"
Annual Snow0.9"
Comfortable Months6
Best MonthMay
Worst MonthJanuary
Monthly Temperature
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Nashville Climate Overview

Annual High70.8°F
Annual Low50.5°F
Annual Rain46.2"
Annual Snow5.0"
Comfortable Months6
Best MonthMay
Worst MonthJanuary
Monthly Temperature
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D
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Monthly Temperature Comparison

AtlantaNashvilleHigh/Low °F range
20°40°60°80°100°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Both cities have similar summer temperatures, but Nashville is 4°F colder in winter than Atlanta. Nashville gets significantly more snow (5" vs 1").

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Atlanta safer than Nashville?
As of 2026, Nashville is 19% safer overall, with a crime rate of 44.5 per 1,000 residents compared to Atlanta's 55. Nashville earns a F safety grade vs Atlanta's F. Based on 2023 FBI UCR data.
Which city has more violent crime, Atlanta or Nashville?
Nashville has more violent crime at 950 per 100,000 residents. Atlanta is safer for violent crime. The national average is 363.8 per 100,000.
What is the crime rate in Atlanta vs Nashville?
Atlanta has a crime rate of 55 per 1,000 (violent: 700/100K, property: 4800/100K). Nashville has 44.5 per 1,000 (violent: 950/100K, property: 3500/100K).
Should I move to Atlanta or Nashville?
From a safety perspective, Nashville has lower crime rates across most categories. However, safety is just one factor. Atlanta (pop. 529,110) and Nashville (pop. 678,044) differ in cost of living, job market, climate, and culture. Nashville's F safety grade is a plus, but research all factors before deciding.
How do Atlanta and Nashville compare for property crime?
Nashville has lower property crime at 3500 per 100K vs Atlanta's 4800. The national average is 1,832 per 100K. Theft is the most common property crime in both cities.

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2023 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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