NASHVILLE, TN - New data from the Metro Nashville Police Department (MNPD) shows that violent crime rates are falling, but commercial robberies have increased.
The most recent MNPD data shows that in Davidson County, crime is trending downward with homicides decreasing by 30%, street robberies down by 28%, and residential burglaries down by 20%. These types of crimes are seeing the biggest decrease compared to this time last year, WKRN reported.
"We are trying to make it less likely day by day that anyone would be a victim of crime," Nashville Mayor Freddie O'Connell said in a statement.
Not all crime is falling, however, with data showing a slight increase in commercial robberies in Davidson County. Every precinct is reporting a rise, except West, Hermitage, and Midtown Hills. The mayor said no crime is too small, and one victim is too many.
"Any kind of scenario where you're a victim of crime, that's the moment when you feel least safe," O'Connell said. "It feels like an incredible violation. It is not something that goes away the next day." He said that new community safety initiatives, victim advocates, and improvements in police staffing have all helped to reduce wait times for residents calling during an emergency.
"We've significantly improved response times citywide," the mayor said. The goal is simple: safety remains a top priority, and O'Connell said that he is pleased with the recent crime trends.
With the holidays on the horizon, MNPD plans to step up its presence even more.
Theft, burglary, and robbery crimes can all spike during the holidays, so MNPD will have officers on foot, horseback, in patrol cars, and in helicopters keeping a close eye on Nashville's shopping centers and big-box retailers. Anyone caught stealing from stores or breaking into vehicles will be arrested and prosecuted.
The most recent MNPD data shows that in Davidson County, crime is trending downward with homicides decreasing by 30%, street robberies down by 28%, and residential burglaries down by 20%. These types of crimes are seeing the biggest decrease compared to this time last year, WKRN reported.
"We are trying to make it less likely day by day that anyone would be a victim of crime," Nashville Mayor Freddie O'Connell said in a statement.
Not all crime is falling, however, with data showing a slight increase in commercial robberies in Davidson County. Every precinct is reporting a rise, except West, Hermitage, and Midtown Hills. The mayor said no crime is too small, and one victim is too many.
"Any kind of scenario where you're a victim of crime, that's the moment when you feel least safe," O'Connell said. "It feels like an incredible violation. It is not something that goes away the next day." He said that new community safety initiatives, victim advocates, and improvements in police staffing have all helped to reduce wait times for residents calling during an emergency.
"We've significantly improved response times citywide," the mayor said. The goal is simple: safety remains a top priority, and O'Connell said that he is pleased with the recent crime trends.
With the holidays on the horizon, MNPD plans to step up its presence even more.
Theft, burglary, and robbery crimes can all spike during the holidays, so MNPD will have officers on foot, horseback, in patrol cars, and in helicopters keeping a close eye on Nashville's shopping centers and big-box retailers. Anyone caught stealing from stores or breaking into vehicles will be arrested and prosecuted.
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