Memphis, TN Crime


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As a city with a history of high crime rates, Memphis, TN continues to struggle with issues of violence and property crime. According to recent data, the rate of violent crime in Memphis is a staggering 85.7, far surpassing the national average of 22.7. This includes crimes such as homicide, assault, and robbery. In addition, property crime in Memphis is also significantly higher than the national average, with a rate of 81.1 compared to 35.4. This type of crime includes burglary, theft, and motor vehicle theft. With a context of such high crime rates, it's clear that the city of Memphis faces ongoing challenges in creating a safe and secure community for its residents.

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

Memphis violent crime is 85.7. (The US average is 22.7)
Memphis property crime is 81.1. (The US average is 35.4)

NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.
 Violent Crimes  - Murder  Rape  Robbery  Assault
 Property Crimes  - Burglary  Larceny  Auto Theft
Memphis, TN Crime History
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Year Violent Murder Rape Robbery Assault Property Burglary Larceny Auto
20001528.223.291.3649.8763.97943.22375.14185.41382.7
20011656.124.173.2661.4897.48327.12420.244531453.9
20021576.922.878640.183683632466.64504.71391.7
20031574.819.367657.2831.48484.32584.74595.61304
20041552.916.168577.9890.88300.82240.74935.41124.7
2005186020.258.9657.41123.48362.42333.548061223
20061989.321.662.4780.11125.28358.22416.24955.1986.9
20071950.719.167.5727.71136.38062.42183.44952.6926.4
2008192520.554.5712.31137.78011.223624843.1806
20091806.219.857.2620.111097071.22089.14353.9628.2
20101541.513.262.6480.4985.26255.21943.73728583.4
20111583.517.961472.31032.364892030.63932.3526.1
20121750.320.263.9514.41151.76312.91912.73948.5451.6
20131656.418.966.4476.41094.76052.117983846408.1
20141740.521.476.5501.61141.159881748.53785.3454.3
20151740.120.580.6475.91163.25630.81561.23655.2414.3
2016182029.981.3485.71223.15634.71393.93748.1492.7
20172003.327.790.4529.61355.66297.81460.24224.5613.1
20181943.228.575.3467.61371.86405.61302.34421682.3
20191901.429.272373.91426.36128.41204.34302.1622.1

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City Violent
per 100k
Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
Year
Germantown, TN92.01,257.441,41992019
Bartlett, TN315.41,754.755,510102019
Southaven, MS165.13,191.123,575122019
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Horn Lake, MS113.72,480.213,968132019
   Crime in Similar Size Cities
City Violent
per 100k
Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
Year
Nashville, TN1,073.14,041.1564,1691912019
Louisville, KY686.93,891.5677,7103172019
Louisville, KY1,346.410,044.0257,7393172003
Atlanta, GA768.84,654.4430,0663282018
Indianapolis, IN1,272.84,129.2759,0663832018

   Visualize the relationship between violent and property crime in similar size cities.

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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 5 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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