Is Bellevue Northeast safe?
Nashville, Tennessee · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Bellevue Northeast as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Bellevue Northeast
“Go. Bellevue Northeast is one of the safest, most stable suburban pockets in Davidson County. Violent crime is extremely rare, making it an exceptionally safe and welcoming area for families and visitors seeking outdoor recreation or quiet residential surroundings.”
About the area
Bellevue Northeast is a scenic, hilly suburban community in southwestern Nashville characterized by leafy residential subdivisions, shopping plazas along Highway 70S, and proximity to major parks. Visitors primarily pass through to enjoy local dining spots, nature preserves, and direct access to the Warner Parks and Harpeth River greenway system.
- Family-Friendly
- Suburban / Leafy
- Peaceful
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Bellevue Northeast
Walk score: 28/100 · Bike score: 26/100
There are no public bike-share stations in Bellevue Northeast. Biking is mostly recreational along the nearby Harpeth River Greenway, as major arterial roads lack dedicated bike lanes and feature hilly terrain.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are significantly lower than both Nashville and national averages
- High median household incomes well above the metro median paired with strong homeownership rates
- Quiet, low-traffic residential streets ideal for peaceful neighborhood walks
- Direct convenience to scenic outdoor destinations like Percy Warner Park
Cons
- Suburban sprawl requires a personal vehicle for virtually all dining, shopping, and transit needs
- Occasional vehicle break-ins or package thefts reported in retail parking areas and driveways
- Narrow, winding roads lack continuous sidewalks and street lighting in older subdivisions
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is minimal across Bellevue Northeast. You may occasionally see individuals panhandling near high-traffic intersections such as Highway 70S and Old Hickory Boulevard, but there are no established encampments or major shelters in the area.
What Bellevue Northeast is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with dog walkers, joggers, and standard school and commuter traffic along Old Hickory Boulevard.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and safe, with bustling grocery plazas along Highway 70S and very little foot traffic in subdivisions.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet and comfortable, as locals frequent neighborhood strip malls and restaurants with virtually no safety concerns.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very dark and quiet due to limited streetlights, but criminal activity remains exceptionally minimal.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is provided by WeGo Public Transit, primarily served by Route 3B (West End / Bellevue) along Highway 70S. Service frequency is limited, and there is no light rail or BRT connection, making personal vehicles the primary mode of travel.
Parking is abundant, free, and convenient throughout the area, with large surface lots at every shopping center and ample private driveway and curb parking in residential subdivisions.
Things to do in Bellevue Northeast
- Explore the nearby forested hiking trails and equestrian paths in Percy Warner Park
- Kayak or paddleboard along the scenic Harpeth River access points
- Catch an open ice skating session or youth hockey game at the Ford Ice Center Bellevue
Local favorites
- The Loveless Cafe · Southern Restaurant · 4.6★ (12850)Historic institution serving iconic made-from-scratch biscuits, country ham, and Southern comfort staples.
- Plantation Pub · Bar & Grill · 4.3★ (320)Relaxed neighborhood sports bar offering classic pub fare, draft beers, and a friendly local crowd.
- Bavarian Bierhaus (Bellevue vicinity) · German Restaurant & Beer Hall · 4.4★ (1100)Lively outpost delivering traditional German sausages, schnitzel, pretzels, and imported Bavarian brews.
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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