2024 reported data

Is Memphis, TN safe? Property crime data

A direct, source-backed look at reported selected property offenses for Memphis using FBI NIBRS and Census population context.

Selected property offense rate 70.31 per 1,000 residents; not a danger score

Population614,222Census 2024 estimate

Selected offenses43,186NIBRS offense records

TrendIncreasing2021,2022,2023,2024

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Short answer

Memphis reported 70.31 selected property offenses per 1,000 residents in 2024

That rate is #1 by highest rate among 92 validated TN city candidates on this site. The largest selected category here is Larceny/theft. Reported selected property-offense rates increased by 25.6% from 2021 to 2024.

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Trend

Increasing

Reported selected property-offense rates increased by 25.6% from 2021 to 2024.

+25.6%

2021

55.97

2022

73.53

2023

87.93

2024

70.31

Offense mix

Burglary

5,441

Larceny/theft

27,566

Motor vehicle theft

9,836

Arson

343

State comparison

Compare this page with other validated Tennessee candidates. These are city-candidate comparisons, not official statewide rankings.

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Lower-rate candidates

Nolensville 2.16 / 1,000 Medina 2.64 / 1,000 Church Hill 2.74 / 1,000 Pleasant View 3.03 / 1,000

Practical security context

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Quick questions

Short answers help visitors and search systems understand the page without turning the data into a fear claim.

Is Memphis, TN safe?

This page cannot tell you whether Memphis is personally safe for you. It shows 2024 reported selected property-offense data: 70.31 offenses per 1,000 residents, with FBI NIBRS and Census source notes.

What property crime category is largest in Memphis?

The largest selected category in this page is Larceny/theft, based on the visible burglary, larceny/theft, motor vehicle theft, and arson breakdown.

How does Memphis compare with other validated TN city candidates?

Among 92 validated TN city candidates, Memphis ranks #1 by highest selected property-offense rate. The median candidate rate on this state hub is 16.62 per 1,000 residents.

What should I check before buying home-security gear?

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