{"id":60844,"date":"2025-09-17T09:01:51","date_gmt":"2025-09-17T14:01:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sirixmonitoring.com\/?p=60844"},"modified":"2026-05-25T06:54:13","modified_gmt":"2026-05-25T11:54:13","slug":"is-memphis-safe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sirixmonitoring.com\/fr-ca\/blog\/is-memphis-safe\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Memphis safe? A comprehensive safety review for 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

Is Memphis really a hotbed for homicides, crimes, and robberies in 2026?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We conducted extensive research across reliable sources to provide you with the latest statistics. Whether it was sifting through the Memphis police department and the FBI reports, opinions from legal experts, or information from residents<\/strong>, we give you the safest neighborhoods and practical tips to help you confidently affirm that Memphis is indeed a safe city!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you plan to visit Memphis or want to relocate for better business opportunities, we have done the legwork for you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Yes, Memphis indeed does face challenges related to crime. It’s important to understand that it’s a complex city with vibrant neighborhoods. By being aware of your surroundings, following safety guidelines, and choosing your destinations wisely, you can safely enjoy your visit to Memphis without undue worry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ready to explore the safe side of Memphis? Let’s start!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Safety comparison: Memphis vs. other cities:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A 2022 report by Statista<\/a> shows crime rates in Memphis as compared to other big cities. Memphis topped the list with 2420 violent crimes!<\/strong> That was the year when the FBIdeclared  Memphis the most dangerous city!  <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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But  3 years later, Memphis is safer than major cities across the USA!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Crime statistics for Memphis 2023 vs 2024:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Le FBI\u2019s Uniform Crime Reporting program<\/a> and the National Incident-Based Reporting System analyze crime statistics for the period from January 1 to June 30, comparing the data for both 2024 and 2023.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Crimes in Memphis <\/strong><\/th>2024 <\/strong><\/th>2023<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Homicides <\/td>129 <\/td>156<\/td><\/tr>
Rapes <\/td>167<\/td>184<\/td><\/tr>
Vol qualifi\u00e9 <\/td>1028<\/td>1420<\/td><\/tr>
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We see a decrease in homicides from 156 in 2023 to 129 in 2024<\/strong>. Rape incidents also decreased from 184 to 167<\/strong>. There was a significant drop in robberies from 1,420 to 1,028 incidents. <\/strong>Assaults showed a minor reduction from 3,789 to 3,763<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But overall the situation looks under control!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Robbery stats in Memphis 2024:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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The first six months of robbery data for 2024 is shown above.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The comparison of crime data of Memphis with other top 4 cities shows that Dallas<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

has the highest level of crime <\/strong>among the four cities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Washington DC and Memphis <\/strong>are almost at the same crime level!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And Detroit seems to be much safer<\/a>!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Crime index Memphis 2025:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Memphis police are presenting 2025 as a year of significant crime decrease. Through the first eight months of the year, overall crime is reported at a 25-year low, with every major category down, including robbery, burglary, and larceny at historic lows. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Weaponized assaults and murders are at a six-year low. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Yet, the Conseil de la justice p\u00e9nale<\/strong><\/a>, using multi-city comparative data through mid-2025, presents a more mixed and cautious picture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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While Memphis has seen meaningful recent declines in offenses such as robbery, burglary, carjacking, and motor vehicle theft compared to recent peaks, it still stands out nationally for very high homicide rates<\/strong>, elevated motor vehicle theft compared to pre-pandemic levels<\/strong>, et the highest gun theft rate among large U.S. cities<\/strong> in available data. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here’s what the mid-year crime 2025<\/a> report tells us <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Homicide rate in Memphis 2025:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Homicides were 4% lower in the first half of 2025 than in 2024<\/strong>, but still 58% higher than 2019<\/strong>, with a rate of 20.6 per 100,000 residents<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Robbery rate in Memphis, 2025<\/strong>:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Robbery fell 18% year over year<\/strong> and is now 23% lower than 2019<\/strong>, down from a peak of 231.5 to 138.8 per 100,000<\/strong>.
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Carjacking rate in Memphis 2025<\/strong>:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Carjacking dropped 34% from 2024<\/strong> and is 45% lower than 2019<\/strong>, falling 67% from its 2022 peak<\/strong> \u00e0 10.6 per 100,000<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Motor vehicle theft  rate in Memphis 2025<\/strong>:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Auto theft fell 36% year over year<\/strong> et 56% from its 2023 peak<\/strong>, but remains 100% higher than 2019<\/strong> at 577.8 per 100,000<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The above stats seem a bit promising right? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let’s explore whether people are still interested in visiting Memphis today.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Is Memphis safe for tourists? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Yes, the simple answer is Memphis is safe for travel now in 2026 (our research tells us!<\/em>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know that the safety of a place can be determined by finding out exactly how many people have happily visited Memphis over the years!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Key attractions such as Beale Street, Graceland, the National Civil Rights Museum, and the Memphis Zoo <\/strong>continued to draw significant numbers of tourists throughout the years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Well, the Memphis tourism data shows:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n