NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) – The Metro Nashville Police Department said the crime is trending down in most categories after the first quarter of 2026, continuing the trend from 2025.
MNPD reports that crime is down in these categories:
- Homicides – down 20%
- Aggravated assault – down 19.5%
- Property crime – down 20.4%
- Violent crime – down 18.6%
- Robbery – down 33.2%
- Auto theft – down 39.9%
Building on the successes of 2025, which showed significant crime decreases, 1st quarter 2026 stats show the trend is continuing. At the same time, felony arrests are up. Sexual assault was the 1 crime category showing an increase (by 21 cases) in the 1st qtr. Chief Drake… pic.twitter.com/GYZ1L8nK0j
— Metro Nashville PD (@MNPDNashville) April 3, 2026
“At the same time, felony arrests are up,” MNPD said…