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Nashville vs Charlotte: 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 Charlotte's 37.5 per 1,000, making Charlotte 16% safer overall. Charlotte earns a D safety grade compared to Nashville'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%
D

Charlotte

North Carolina

Overall GradeD
Violent CrimeC
Property CrimeD
Crime Rate37.5/1K
Percentile17%

Head-to-Head Crime Comparison

MetricNashvilleCharlotte
Overall Crime Rate44.5/1K37.5/1K
Violent Crime Rate950.0550.0
Property Crime Rate3500.03200.0
Murder Rate13.19.2
Assault Rate672.8373.7
Robbery Rate169.3100.0
Burglary Rate480.3405.8
Theft Rate2918.02187.6
Vehicle Theft Rate556.4503.4

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, Nashville is safer in 0 and Charlotte is safer in 9.

Victim Odds Comparison

In Nashville, you have a 1 in 22 chance of being a crime victim per year vs 1 in 27 in Charlotte.

Full Safety Reports

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Nashville, Tennessee Safety ReportFull crime breakdown, FAQs, and trends
D
Charlotte, North Carolina Safety ReportFull crime breakdown, FAQs, and trends

Weather Comparison: Nashville vs Charlotte

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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Charlotte Climate Overview

Annual High71.6°F
Annual Low50.9°F
Annual Rain41.9"
Annual Snow3.7"
Comfortable Months6
Best MonthMay
Worst MonthJanuary
Monthly Temperature
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Monthly Temperature Comparison

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

Both cities have similar summer temperatures, but winter temperatures are comparable. Nashville gets significantly more snow (5" vs 4").

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nashville safer than Charlotte?
As of 2026, Charlotte is 16% safer overall, with a crime rate of 37.5 per 1,000 residents compared to Nashville's 44.5. Charlotte earns a D safety grade vs Nashville's F. Based on 2023 FBI UCR data.
Which city has more violent crime, Nashville or Charlotte?
Nashville has more violent crime at 950 per 100,000 residents. Charlotte is safer for violent crime. The national average is 363.8 per 100,000.
What is the crime rate in Nashville vs Charlotte?
Nashville has a crime rate of 44.5 per 1,000 (violent: 950/100K, property: 3500/100K). Charlotte has 37.5 per 1,000 (violent: 550/100K, property: 3200/100K).
Should I move to Nashville or Charlotte?
From a safety perspective, Charlotte has lower crime rates across most categories. However, safety is just one factor. Nashville (pop. 678,044) and Charlotte (pop. 964,784) differ in cost of living, job market, climate, and culture. Charlotte's D safety grade is a plus, but research all factors before deciding.
How do Nashville and Charlotte compare for property crime?
Charlotte has lower property crime at 3200 per 100K vs Nashville's 3500. 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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