data from the Memphis Shelby Crime Commission shows that overall crime is down compared to this time last year. That’s according to statistics the commission released this week. The data ...

Overall crime in Memphis decreased in the first quarter of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024. Violent crime decreased by 8.8%, while property crime saw a larger decrease of 19.7%.

According to the latest report, major property crime and overall crime has continued its downward trend in both Memphis and Shelby County when compared to previous years. Major property crimes ...

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A recent arrest at a South Memphis school shows that gun thefts continue to be a serious issue in the city of Memphis. Alvino Johnson, 19, and Marco McGhee, 20, are currently ...

Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland took to the podium Wednesday for his annual State of the City address. He focused on three key issues: Moving forward, the city does have hope, according to the mayor ...