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, Tenn. — The Shelby County Commission on Monday night approved $1.5 million that will get the ball rolling on a local crime lab. They also OK’d four additional scientists to work at ...

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 ...

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, significant ...