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Crime Rates by City

City-to-city crime-rate comparisons with Memphis clearly marked in each chart.

These charts compare Memphis with other cities using rates per 100,000 residents so cities of different sizes can be compared more meaningfully.

Source: Council on Criminal JusticeComparison window shown: 2024 Q3–2025 Q2

Important comparison note

Not every city reports every offense, and source data can be revised. A city’s position in one chart should not be treated as an overall ranking of public safety.

Aggravated assault

Aggravated assault

Monthly rate per 100,000, 2024 Q3–2025 Q2.

Homicide

Homicide

Monthly rate per 100,000 across reporting cities.

Robbery

Robbery

Monthly rate per 100,000 across reporting cities.

Motor vehicle theft

Motor vehicle theft

Monthly rate per 100,000 across reporting cities.

Larceny

Larceny

Monthly rate per 100,000 across reporting cities.

Drug offenses

Drug offenses

Monthly rate per 100,000 across reporting cities.

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