Memphis, TN Crime Rate
42
Safety Score
F
High Crime Area
15,338
Violent Crimes
2501.3 per 100k residents
42,305
Property Crimes
6899.0 per 100k residents
57,643
Total Incidents
9400.3 per 100k residents
42/100
Safety Score
Grade: F
Is Memphis Safe?
Memphis has a safety score of 42/100, which is below average. The city reported 15,338 violent crimes and 42,305 property crimes according to the latest FBI data.
With a violent crime rate of 2501.3 per 100,000 residents, Memphis is above the national average of 380 per 100k.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Memphis's crime rate?
Memphis has a total crime rate of 9400.3 per 100,000 residents, with 2501.3 violent crimes and 6899.0 property crimes per 100k.
Is Memphis safe to live in?
Memphis has a safety score of 42/100 (Grade F), indicating high crime area compared to other US cities.
How does Memphis's crime rate compare to the national average?
The violent crime rate is above the US average of 380 per 100k. Property crime is above the national average of 2,000 per 100k.
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