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Murder in Nashville, Tennessee (2026)

13.1 per 100K · 130% above national avg · Grade D-

Updated October 2026 · Based on 2023 FBI UCR data

Quick Answer

Nashville has a murder rate of 13.1 per 100K, which is 130% above the national average of 5.7. Grade: D-. Your odds of being affected: approximately 1 in 7,634 per year.

In 2026, the murder rate in Nashville, Tennessee is 13.1 per 100,000 residents, which is 130% above the national average of 5.7. That puts Nashville's murder about double the national average. Based on FBI UCR data.

Murder Rate: Nashville vs State and National Averages

Nashville
13.1
Tennessee Avg
6.9
National Avg
5.7

Rates per 100,000 residents. 2023 FBI UCR data.

Your Odds: Murder in Nashville

1 in 7,634

Approximate chance of being affected by murder in Nashville in a given year, based on the rate of 13.1 per 100,000 residents.

What Is Murder?

Murder and non-negligent manslaughter is the willful killing of one person by another. This does not include deaths caused by negligence, suicide, or justifiable homicide.

Other Crime Types in Nashville

F
Violent Crime950.0/100K · 161% above avg
D-
Property Crime3500.0/100K · 91% above avg
D-
Assault672.8/100K · 151% above avg
F
Robbery169.3/100K · 167% above avg

Murder in Nearby Tennessee Cities

CityGradeRate
Memphis
F
27.9
Knoxville
C+
6.5
Chattanooga
C+
6.0
Clarksville
C+
6.3
Murfreesboro
C+
5.9
Franklin
C
8.0

Frequently Asked Questions About Murder in Nashville

How bad is murder in Nashville?
As of 2026, Nashville's murder rate of 13.1 per 100K is 130% above the national average. It ranks behind 86% of US cities for murder.
What is the murder rate in Nashville?
As of 2026, 13.1 per 100,000 residents, based on the most recent FBI Uniform Crime Report data. The national average is 5.7 per 100K.
Is murder increasing in Nashville?
Crime in Nashville has trended upward recently, though specific murder trends may differ from the overall picture.
How does Nashville's murder compare to Tennessee?
Nashville's murder rate is higher than many Tennessee cities. The rate of 13.1 per 100K is about double the national average.
What are the odds of being a victim of murder in Nashville?
Based on the rate of 13.1 per 100,000, approximately 1 in 7,634 residents could be affected by murder in a given year. This is a statistical estimate, not a prediction — actual risk varies by neighborhood and behavior.
Is Nashville safe from murder?
Murder is a concern in Nashville. The rate of 13.1 per 100K is about double the national average, ranking behind 86% of US cities. Take extra precautions.
Back to Nashville safety overviewHow we calculate grades

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

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