In 2024, there was a noticeable decrease in the number of firearms stolen from vehicles in Nashville. A total of 928 guns were reported stolen from vehicles, representing a decline of 281 firearms compared to the previous year. This number is also noted as the lowest since 2019. Overall, the total number of guns stolen in 2024 reached 1,259. Despite the decrease, thefts from vehicles still account for approximately 70% of all stolen firearms annually.
The statistics for the past five years indicate the following trends:
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– In 2023, 1,209 guns were stolen from vehicles out of a total of 1,566 stolen.
– In 2022, 1,403 guns were stolen from vehicles out of 1,969 total.
– In 2021, 1,307 guns were stolen from vehicles out of 1,842 total.
– In 2020, 963 guns were stolen from vehicles out of 1,463 total.
– In 2019, 850 guns were stolen from vehicles out of 1,369 total.
The Metropolitan Nashville Police Department (MNPD) continues to implement the Park Smart program, which encourages residents to lock their car doors, remove valuables including guns, and take their keys, especially spare or valet keys. Additionally, MNPD’s special initiative against vehicle theft and related crimes has led to 1,036 arrests, the recovery of 560 stolen vehicles, and 234 guns since its inception in February of last year.
It is noted that stolen vehicles, like guns taken from vehicles, are frequently used in criminal activities, such as carjackings and robberies. For more information, you can visit the MNPD’s website or access resources like Interactive Crime Maps.
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Convicted Felon Arrested for October Crimes
Raphale Holt, a 31-year-old convicted felon, was arrested by Nashville police on multiple charges, including aggravated burglary, assault, and drug possession, following incidents in October. After being located by detectives, Holt admitted to his involvement in an aggravated burglary on October 10 and a non-lethal shooting on October 14. He remains in custody with a bond set at $140,000.