Is Duncanwood Brookmeade safe?
Nashville, Tennessee · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Duncanwood Brookmeade as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Duncanwood Brookmeade
“Go. Duncanwood Brookmeade is a peaceful, affluent residential enclave in West Nashville with exceptionally low rates of violent crime. Visitors will find quiet, tree-lined residential streets, though having a personal vehicle is essential to explore nearby parks and commercial amenities along Charlotte Pike.”
About the area
Duncanwood Brookmeade is an established suburban-style neighborhood nestled in West Nashville near the Cumberland River and Belle Meade. It is characterized by spacious mid-century single-family homes, lush mature canopies, and a distinct community feel.
- Quiet Suburban
- Tree-Lined
- Affluent
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Duncanwood Brookmeade
Walk score: 24/100 · Bike score: 28/100
While neighborhood streets are low-stress for cycling, dedicated bike lanes are sparse, though the area offers close access to Brookmeade Greenway along the Cumberland River.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are significantly lower than Nashville metro averages
- High median household incomes well above six figures and very high homeownership rates
- Quiet, low-traffic residential streets ideal for peaceful neighborhood strolls
- Proximity to Cumberland River green spaces and West Nashville retail corridors
Cons
- Car dependency is high with virtually no commercial venues within the neighborhood interior
- Occasional opportunistic property crimes like vehicle burglaries when cars are left unlocked
- Lack of continuous sidewalks on several residential interior streets
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is practically nonexistent within the residential core of Duncanwood Brookmeade, though minor encampments and occasional panhandling can be observed further west along sections of the Charlotte Pike commercial strip and near highway overpasses.
What Duncanwood Brookmeade is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and serene with neighbors walking dogs and joggers out on quiet streets.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Very low traffic with gentle residential activity and safe conditions throughout.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Calm and quiet as residents return home, feeling very safe with minimal through-traffic.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely dark and silent due to limited streetlights, though overall crime risks remain very low.
Transit, parking and getting around
WeGo Public Transit serves the area primarily along Charlotte Pike via Route 50 (Charlotte Pike), but transit service inside the residential streets is nonexistent.
Street parking on residential roadways is free, abundant, and unmetered, while almost all homes and nearby retail plazas offer dedicated private driveways and free parking lots.
Things to do in Duncanwood Brookmeade
- Walk or birdwatch along the trails at nearby Brookmeade Park near the Cumberland River
- Explore local retail, dining, and boutique fitness studios along Charlotte Pike
- Take a scenic drive down winding residential roads to view classic mid-century West Nashville architecture
Local favorites
- VN Pho & Deli · Vietnamese Restaurant · 4.6★ (850)A beloved casual eatery along the nearby Charlotte Pike corridor serving authentic pho and banh mi.
- Roze Pony · All-Day Cafe & Bistro · 4.4★ (320)An upscale, stylish neighborhood cafe in nearby Belle Meade serving breakfast pastries, savory lunches, and curated dinners.
- TailGate Brewery West Nashville · Brewery & Pizzeria · 4.6★ (2100)A popular craft brewery tasting room with an expansive outdoor patio, artisanal pizzas, and rotating seasonal taps.
Scores are safety-driven — recent reported crime and local news plus Census income, poverty, housing, education, household and access data — refreshed nightly. Walk and bike scores are shown separately and do not affect the safety score. A guide, not a guarantee — conditions change street to street.