6Census Tract 217.21
Census Tract 217.21, United States: crime rate and Safety score
Safety 6 out of 10 Average crime
6/10 in Memphis · 3/10 in the world
Compared with 183 places in Memphis (10 = lowest crime). 3 places were left out of the comparison (incomplete figures or very few residents).
Weighted crime: 47,449 per 100,000 people (12 months to September 2026)
Residents: 4,860
How accurate: in 2026-09, 93% of the 183 neighbourhoods compared scored within 1 of their 2025-09 score.
Crime by type, as recorded by Memphis Police Department (12 months to September 2026)
| Type | Count | Per 100,000 a year | All places this source covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide | |||
| Murder and non-negligent manslaughter | 2 | 41.2 | 20.7 |
| Violence | |||
| Aggravated assault | 46 | 946.5 | 703.9 |
| Simple assault | 75 | 1,543.2 | 1,864.8 |
| Intimidation | 44 | 905.3 | 1,148.1 |
| Threats that put someone in fear of bodily harm, without a weapon or an attack. | |||
| Kidnapping and abduction | 0 | 0 | 67.5 |
| Robbery | |||
| Robbery | 8 | 164.6 | 147.5 |
| Theft and burglary | |||
| Burglary | 25 | 514.4 | 529.8 |
| Pickpocketing | 0 | 0 | 9.9 |
| Purse snatching | 1 | 20.6 | 9.1 |
| Shoplifting | 23 | 473.3 | 853.6 |
| Theft from a building | 16 | 329.2 | 342.9 |
| Theft from a vehicle | 21 | 432.1 | 460.6 |
| Theft of vehicle parts | 8 | 164.6 | 204.1 |
| Other theft | 18 | 370.4 | 513.5 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 25 | 514.4 | 431.4 |
| Drugs | |||
| Drug offences | 11 | 226.3 | 513.1 |
| Drug equipment offences | 1 | 20.6 | 208.3 |
| Damage and public order | |||
| Vandalism and damage to property | 60 | 1,234.6 | 1,281.5 |
| Disorderly conduct | 1 | 20.6 | 36.4 |
| Trespassing | 8 | 164.6 | 164.2 |
| Other | |||
| Weapons law violations | 21 | 432.1 | 487 |
| Arson | 4 | 82.3 | 35.3 |
Source: Memphis Police Department, updated 29 October 2026.
Recorded crime by type (12 months to September 2026)
| Homicide | 2 |
|---|---|
| Violence | 165 |
| Robbery | 8 |
| Theft and burglary | 137 |
| Drugs | 12 |
| Damage and public order | 69 |
| Other | 25 |
Questions about crime in Census Tract 217.21
- Is Census Tract 217.21 safe?
- Census Tract 217.21: Safety 6 out of 10 (Average crime). Compared with 183 places in Memphis (10 = lowest crime). 3 places were left out of the comparison (incomplete figures or very few residents).
- What is the crime rate in Census Tract 217.21?
- Census Tract 217.21: Weighted crime: 47,449 per 100,000 people (12 months to September 2026).
- How many murders are there in Census Tract 217.21?
- Recorded homicides in Census Tract 217.21 (12 months to September 2026): 2.
