11. Nashville
Rape and vehicle thefts are up in Nashville a month and a half into 2024, but homicides and robberies are decreasing, according to Metro Nashville Police Department crime statistics. According to MNPD’s year-to-date research, rape and auto thefts are up around 25% and 123% since 2023 (Jan. 1 through Feb. 3), respectively. Meanwhile, homicides are down 70.6%, as are robberies, which are down by roughly 25%. Five killings occurred between January 1 and February 3, 2024, compared to 17 over the same period last year. When it comes to rape, the statistics reveal 54 cases registered in that era, up from 43 in 2023. The data also shows that more than 650 automobiles have been stolen so far in 2024, up from over 300 in the same period last year. Overall, violent crimes are down about 13% so far this year. However, we have considered overall numbers when putting it on the list of the US cities with highest homicide rates in 2024.
