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Denver vs Nashville: Crime & Safety Comparison (2026)

Updated October 2026 · Based on 2023 FBI UCR data

Denver has a crime rate of 43.5 per 1,000 residents vs Nashville's 44.5 per 1,000, making Denver 2% safer overall. Denver earns a F safety grade compared to Nashville's F. Both figures are based on 2023 FBI Uniform Crime Report data.

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Denver

Colorado

Overall GradeF
Violent CrimeC
Property CrimeF
Crime Rate43.5/1K
Percentile9%
F

Nashville

Tennessee

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

Head-to-Head Crime Comparison

MetricDenverNashville
Overall Crime Rate43.5/1K44.5/1K
Violent Crime Rate550.0950.0
Property Crime Rate3800.03500.0
Murder Rate8.613.1
Assault Rate429.0672.8
Robbery Rate99.8169.3
Burglary Rate593.2480.3
Theft Rate3293.72918.0
Vehicle Theft Rate888.1556.4

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, Denver is safer in 5 and Nashville is safer in 4.

Victim Odds Comparison

In Denver, you have a 1 in 23 chance of being a crime victim per year vs 1 in 22 in Nashville.

Full Safety Reports

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Denver, Colorado Safety ReportFull crime breakdown, FAQs, and trends
F
Nashville, Tennessee Safety ReportFull crime breakdown, FAQs, and trends

Weather Comparison: Denver vs Nashville

Denver Climate Overview

Annual High65.3°F
Annual Low36.1°F
Annual Rain15.5"
Annual Snow43.0"
Comfortable Months5
Best MonthJune
Worst MonthNovember
Monthly Temperature
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M
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M
J
J
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D
FreezingColdComfortableWarm

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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M
A
M
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S
O
N
D
ColdComfortableWarm

Monthly Temperature Comparison

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

Both cities have similar summer temperatures, but Denver is 13°F colder in winter than Nashville. Denver gets significantly more snow (43" vs 5"). Nashville is wetter with 46" of annual rain compared to 16". Nashville has more comfortable weather months (6 vs 5).

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Denver safer than Nashville?
As of 2026, Denver is 2% safer overall, with a crime rate of 43.5 per 1,000 residents compared to Nashville's 44.5. Denver earns a F safety grade vs Nashville's F. Based on 2023 FBI UCR data.
Which city has more violent crime, Denver or Nashville?
Nashville has more violent crime at 950 per 100,000 residents. Denver is safer for violent crime. The national average is 363.8 per 100,000.
What is the crime rate in Denver vs Nashville?
Denver has a crime rate of 43.5 per 1,000 (violent: 550/100K, property: 3800/100K). Nashville has 44.5 per 1,000 (violent: 950/100K, property: 3500/100K).
Should I move to Denver or Nashville?
From a safety perspective, Denver has lower crime rates across most categories. However, safety is just one factor. Denver (pop. 740,613) and Nashville (pop. 678,044) differ in cost of living, job market, climate, and culture. Denver's F safety grade is a plus, but research all factors before deciding.
How do Denver and Nashville compare for property crime?
Nashville has lower property crime at 3500 per 100K vs Denver's 3800. 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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