Memphis, Tennessee Trend of Violent Crime Rate
Updated on January 14, 2025.
According to the FBI UCR data, in 2023, there were 16,091 violent crimes in Memphis TN, and the violent crime rate per 100K residents was 2,611.92. Compared to 2022, the violent crime rate increased by 8%.
The chart below shows the violent crime rate and the table below shows the number of crimes and crime rate from 2010 to 2023.
You can see similar information for other Tennessee cities.
You can also see similar information for other types of crimes.
Data Source: FBI UCR.
Memphis, TN Violent Crime Rate Per 100K
Memphis, TN Number and Rate of Violent Crimes
Year | Number of Crimes | Crime Rate Per 100K |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 16,091 | 2,611.92 |
| 2022 | 15,129 | 2,420.86 |
| 2021 | 15,785 | 2,430.54 |
| 2020 | 15,310 | 2,351.99 |
| 2019 | 12,367 | 1,901.42 |
| 2018 | 12,674 | 1,943.19 |
| 2017 | 13,077 | 2,003.32 |
| 2016 | 11,947 | 1,819.99 |
| 2015 | 11,449 | 1,740.14 |
| 2014 | 11,399 | 1,740.51 |
| 2012 | 11,507 | 1,750.28 |
| 2011 | 10,336 | 1,583.52 |
| 2010 | 10,384 | 1,541.45 |
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