Crime & Safety in Memphis, TN

Memphis has a violent crime rate of 1,901 per 100,000 residents, 400% above the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 1,426.3 per 100,000, robbery at 373.9, rape at 72.0. The murder rate is 29.2 per 100,000 (above the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 6,128 per 100,000, 213% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 4,302, burglary at 1,204, vehicle theft at 622 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.