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Nashville vs Atlanta: Crime & Safety Comparison (2026)

Updated October 2026 · Based on 2023 FBI UCR data

Nashville has a crime rate of 44.5 per 1,000 residents vs Atlanta's 55 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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Nashville

Tennessee

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

Georgia

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

Head-to-Head Crime Comparison

MetricNashvilleAtlanta
Overall Crime Rate44.5/1K55/1K
Violent Crime Rate950.0700.0
Property Crime Rate3500.04800.0
Murder Rate13.112.2
Assault Rate672.8484.4
Robbery Rate169.3129.5
Burglary Rate480.3812.4
Theft Rate2918.03481.2
Vehicle Theft Rate556.41018.6

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

Victim Odds Comparison

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

Full Safety Reports

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

Weather Comparison: Nashville vs Atlanta

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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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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Monthly Temperature Comparison

NashvilleAtlantaHigh/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 Nashville safer than Atlanta?
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, Nashville or Atlanta?
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 Nashville vs Atlanta?
Nashville has a crime rate of 44.5 per 1,000 (violent: 950/100K, property: 3500/100K). Atlanta has 55 per 1,000 (violent: 700/100K, property: 4800/100K).
Should I move to Nashville or Atlanta?
From a safety perspective, Nashville has lower crime rates across most categories. However, safety is just one factor. Nashville (pop. 678,044) and Atlanta (pop. 529,110) 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 Nashville and Atlanta 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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