TBA Law Blog


Posted by: Azya Thornton on Jan 7, 2026

The number of Nashvillians killed, assaulted or robbed dropped sharply in 2025. Violent offenses were down nearly 14% from 2024, while reports of property crime fell by nearly 12%, the Nashville Banner reports. In some categories of serious crime, rates declined to their lowest levels in a decade or more. Nashville ended the year with 74 recorded homicides, nearly 28% fewer than in 2024, marking a reversal after five consecutive years with more than 100 homicides. The city also saw 35% fewer gunshot victims, and overall violent crime dropped to its lowest level since 2013. Police recorded 866 robberies, the fewest since 1969 and a nearly 26% decrease from 2024, while burglaries fell more than 13%, making 2025 a historic low year for that category as well.