Crime & Safety in Memphis, TN

Detailed crime statistics, safety scores, and law enforcement data.

Memphis has a violent crime rate of 2,508 per 100,000 residents, 560% above the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 2,044.7 per 100,000, robbery at 348.3, rape at 73.7. The murder rate is 40.9 per 100,000 (above the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 6,966 per 100,000, 255% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 4,409, burglary at 917, vehicle theft at 1,584 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 225 fatal traffic crashes. The area has experienced 182 federally declared disasters. Overall, Memphis receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Memphis vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent2,507.6/100K
560% above US avg
Murder40.9/100K
550% above US avg
Rape73.7/100K
Robbery348.3/100K
Assault2,044.7/100K

Property Crime

Total Property6,966.3/100K
255% above US avg
Burglary917.2/100K
Theft4,409.0/100K
Vehicle Theft1,584.3/100K
Arson55.9/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)225
FEMA Disasters182

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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