Is Inglewood North West safe?
Nashville, Tennessee · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Inglewood North West as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on Inglewood North West
“Go. Inglewood North West is a peaceful, mature East Nashville residential neighborhood with comparatively low violent crime. While standard awareness is needed regarding property crimes and car break-ins near Gallatin Pike, the area is overall safe and welcoming for visitors.”
About the area
Situated in northern East Nashville, Inglewood North West features quiet, tree-shaded streets populated by post-war cottages, mid-century ranch homes, and modern infill. The neighborhood offers a laid-back, community-oriented atmosphere with a scattering of retro eateries, cozy bars, and vintage shops along its western perimeter.
- Leafy Residential
- Mid-Century Charm
- Laid-Back
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Inglewood North West
Walk score: 42/100 · Bike score: 46/100
Dedicated bike lanes are scarce on major roads, but residential side streets connect cyclists southward toward the Cumberland River and the Shelby Bottoms Greenway network; Nashville BCycle stations are not densely distributed here.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are significantly lower than metropolitan Nashville averages, especially within interior residential blocks.
- Strong economic foundation with a high homeownership rate above 65% and consistent property value appreciation.
- Calm, wide residential streets with low traffic volumes and ample tree cover.
Cons
- Regular reports of opportunistic property crimes and car break-ins, concentrated along commercial corridors.
- Inconsistent sidewalk infrastructure and limited street lighting on several residential side streets.
- Gallatin Pike on the western edge experiences heavy traffic and sporadic pedestrian-vehicle safety issues.
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is uncommon within the interior residential blocks, but occasional unhoused individuals and panhandling can be observed around major bus stops and retail parking plazas along Gallatin Pike.
What Inglewood North West is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Very calm and secure, with residents walking dogs and joggers navigating the quiet interior streets.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Safe and pleasant throughout, with light commercial activity picking up along the perimeter corridors.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Neighborhood dining spots and bars provide a warm, low-key atmosphere with steady foot traffic and few safety concerns.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Generally quiet and safe, though unlit residential roads and deserted transit stops along Gallatin Pike require sensible alertness.
Transit, parking and getting around
WeGo Public Transit serves the neighborhood mainly via Route 56 (Gallatin Pike Express) and Route 26, offering straightforward connections to downtown Nashville; there is no regional rail or subway station nearby.
Residential parking is free, plentiful, and curbside, while most local commercial establishments along Gallatin Pike provide their own free private surface parking lots.
Things to do in Inglewood North West
- Explore eclectic vintage apparel, records, and retro home goods along the Gallatin Pike commercial strip.
- Enjoy casual cocktails and neighborhood conversations at an intimate local lounge.
- Take an afternoon architectural walk along the peaceful residential loops admiring mid-century brick homes.
Local favorites
- Inglewood Lounge · Cocktail Bar · 4.7★ (410)A cozy, retro-inspired neighborhood hangout serving inventive craft cocktails, wine, and globally inspired small plates.
- El Fuego · Mexican Restaurant · 4.4★ (1250)A popular local standby known for flavorful Mexican-Latin fare, generous margaritas, and a vibrant outdoor patio.
- TKO · Chinese Restaurant · 4.6★ (490)An energetic eatery dishing up creative, Southern-influenced Chinese-American comfort dishes in a casual storefront.
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.
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