MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Gun shots ringing out in Hickory Hill continue the violent trend known all too familiar in Memphis and across the country.
A recent Gallup Poll show 63% of Americans believe crime is a very serious issue in the country, the highest since the poll began more than 20 years ago.
With all the worries, ABC24 decided to dig into where the Bluff City compares to with the rest of the country. According to MPD, the frequency of most major crimes decreased YTD from 2023 to 2024.
2023 YTD Memphis:
- Murder - 50
- Aggravated Assault - 1,335
- Car Theft - 3,180
- Rape - 78
- Robbery- 416
2024 YTD Memphis:
- Murder - 55
- Aggravated Assault - 1,208
- Car Theft - 2,093
- Rape - 63
- Robbery- 317
Aggravated assault and robberies each saw a decrease of around 100 cases YTD between 2023 and 2024. Car thefts saw the largest drop, over 1,100 less cases in 2024.
On the other hand, murder continues to climb in Memphis, now at 55 in 2024.
These numbers may seem overwhelming but prove to be on par with other large cities.
According to Safe Home's 2024 Crime Rates in US Cities Report, Memphis now sits at 43 murders per 100,000 people, a rate that has now been passed by both Baltimore and Detroit.
Murder Rates in Large Cities per 100,000 residents:
- Baltimore, MD - 50
- Detroit, MI - 49
- Memphis, TN - 43
Memphis, however, is still one of the leading large cities in Aggravated Assaults and Robberies.
Aggravated Assault Rates in Large Cities per 100,000 residents:
- Memphis, TN - 1,942
- Detroit, MI - 1,642
- Kansas City, MO - 1,155
Robbery Rates in Large Cities per 100,000 residents:
- Baltimore, MD - 556
- Memphis, TN - 372
- Philadelphia, PA - 370