Crime Rate in Memphis, Tennessee (2024)
Current crime statistics, safety grade, and trends for Memphis based on FBI data.
Key Insights
- →Memphis has a violent crime rate of 2501.3 per 100,000 residents, 597% above the national average.
- →The murder rate in Memphis is 40.6 per 100K, with 249 homicides reported in 2024.
- →Violent crime decreased by 4.2% compared to the previous year.
- →Memphis's violent crime rate is above the Tennessee state average of 592.3/100K.
613,207
Population
2501.3
Violent Rate
40.6
Murder Rate
6899.0
Property Rate
Safety Grade
Year-over-Year Change
Violent crime in Memphis decreased by -4.2% from the previous year. The city is currently on a volatile trajectory.
Crime Composition
Breakdown of violent crimes in Memphis by type:
1.6%
Murder
2.8%
Rape
13.9%
Robbery
81.6%
Assault
How Memphis Compares
Multi-Year Trend
| Year | Population | Violent Rate | Murder Rate | Property Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 613,207 | 2501.3 | 40.6 | 6899.0 |
| 2023 | 616,061 | 2611.9 | 57.0 | 8602.9 |
| 2022 | 624,944 | 2420.9 | 43.0 | 7165.9 |
| 2021 | 649,444 | 2430.5 | 47.1 | 5279.0 |
| 2020 | 650,937 | 2352.0 | 44.4 | 5560.8 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the crime rate in Memphis?
Memphis has a violent crime rate of 2501.3 per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 6899.0 per 100,000 residents, based on 2024 FBI data.
Is Memphis safe?
Memphis receives a safety grade of F based on its crime rates compared to other US cities. The city ranks in the 100th percentile for safety.
How does Memphis compare to the national average?
Memphis's violent crime rate of 2501.3/100K is above the national average of 359.1/100K. Its property crime rate is above the national average of 1955.0/100K.