Perception vs. reality: Nashvillians’ fear of rising crime grows even as rates fall

Perception vs. reality: Nashvillians’ fear of rising crime grows even as rates fall

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Do Nashvillians feel safe in their neighborhood? A new report shows some residents feel less safe this year than last year, despite a drop in crime. According to Metro Nashville Police Department data, crime is trending downward, but that's not what some Nashvillians think. "A lot of that is perception, and perception is reality," MNPD Chief John Drake said. According to a new report by the Nashville Police and Public S…