2026 Compare Cities Crime:
Erie, PA vs Memphis, TN

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- Memphis has 71% more violent crime than Erie.
- Memphis has 53% more property crime than Erie.
 Erie, PAMemphis, TNUnited States
 Violent Crime  Unlock85.722.7
 Property Crime38.3  Unlock35.4

Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)

Reviews for Erie    28 Reviews

Erie is a hidden gem with something for everyone. Presque isle state park draws about as many visitors as Yellowstone and more than My. Rushmore. Outdoors are covered  More

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K · Erie, PA
Over 3 years ago

I've lived in Erie for 13 years. PROS: - Presque Isle - Shopping options on Peach Street - Great fishing - The Otters and SeaWolves - Decent food scene - 3  More

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Over 7 years ago

I've lived in numerous cities and towns around the country and traveled to countless others. Erie, PA remains, surprisingly, my favorite place to live, work and play.  More

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Reviews for Memphis    148 Reviews

I was mugged my very first night in Memphis. They tried to take my iPhone. I was walking only a block from my house in a "safe" area, too.  More

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Memphis is a city with a history of civil rights, slavery , blues and rockn'roll music. It's a great place for a weekend getaway. This city has lots of great things to  More

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Over 6 years ago

Do you like being panhandled every 30 seconds? Love that cool ambiance of gangs? Are drugs your thing? Then you will love Memphis. Had good times here in the 90’s, the  More

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Cities with the Least Crime Near Erie, PennsylvaniaCrime Index
 Avonia, PA10.25
 Penn State Erie (Behrend), PA11.4
 Elgin, PA11.45
 Platea, PA12.65
 Cranesville, PA12.65
 Mill Village, PA14.75
 Edinboro, PA15.55
 Waterford, PA15.85
 Girard, PA15.85
 Wattsburg, PA15.9

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