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. — 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 ...

A January story in the Commercial Appeal cited a study by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation showing major violent crime in Memphis was down 4.2 percent in 2024 compared with 2023. The murder ...

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MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Police Chief C.J. Davis spoke at a news conference Tuesday on making Memphis a “Stronger, Safer” city. According to a handout provided to reporters, the chief is toutin… ...

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 ...