Memphis’ mayor and police chief this year have touted a declining crime rate in the city. After a record-setting year with 398 homicides in 2023, they say crime in the city declined by 13% in ...

Despite comments on the national stage, thrusting Memphis crime into the spotlight, Memphis Police continue to claim that crime is down across the city compared to last year.

Memphis Mayor Paul Young joined the fray on Wednesday, not only defending his city but also saying that Smith is flat-out wrong. “Stephen called us a great sports town — facts,” Young’s ...

Davis said overall crime in Memphis is down 20%, year-to-date, […] MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Police Chief C.J. Davis spoke at a news conference Tuesday on making Memphis a “Stronger, Safer” city.

Just days before Mayor Paul Young of Memphis touted declining crime in the city, a man allegedly stalked and attempted to kidnap him. Trenton Abston, 25, was arrested Wednesday and charged with ...

Memphis is facing a significant crime problem, acknowledged by both FBI Director Kash Patel and ESPN commentator Stephen A. Smith. While the city saw a decrease in overall crime in 2024 ...

Memphis Rox, a climbing gym and community center, is temporarily closed after a fatal shooting on June 29. Two people were killed and a third was detained in the shooting inside the gym.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — ESPN commentator Stephen A. Smith says NBA players don’t want to play in Memphis because of high crime. In a show segment posted to X on Tuesday morning, Smith said he knows ...