5Census Tract 227
Census Tract 227, United States: crime rate and Safety score
Safety 5 out of 10 Average crime
5/10 in Memphis · 2/10 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: 60,529 per 100,000 people (12 months to September 2026)
Residents: 6,387
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 | 31.3 | 20.7 |
| Violence | |||
| Aggravated assault | 52 | 814.2 | 703.9 |
| Simple assault | 137 | 2,145 | 1,864.8 |
| Intimidation | 79 | 1,236.9 | 1,148.1 |
| Threats that put someone in fear of bodily harm, without a weapon or an attack. | |||
| Kidnapping and abduction | 4 | 62.6 | 67.5 |
| Robbery | |||
| Robbery | 14 | 219.2 | 147.5 |
| Theft and burglary | |||
| Burglary | 104 | 1,628.3 | 529.8 |
| Pickpocketing | 0 | 0 | 9.9 |
| Purse snatching | 0 | 0 | 9.1 |
| Shoplifting | 39 | 610.6 | 853.6 |
| Theft from a building | 21 | 328.8 | 342.9 |
| Theft from a vehicle | 25 | 391.4 | 460.6 |
| Theft of vehicle parts | 6 | 93.9 | 204.1 |
| Other theft | 37 | 579.3 | 513.5 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 34 | 532.3 | 431.4 |
| Drugs | |||
| Drug offences | 38 | 595 | 513.1 |
| Drug equipment offences | 10 | 156.6 | 208.3 |
| Damage and public order | |||
| Vandalism and damage to property | 119 | 1,863.2 | 1,281.5 |
| Disorderly conduct | 5 | 78.3 | 36.4 |
| Trespassing | 23 | 360.1 | 164.2 |
| Other | |||
| Weapons law violations | 54 | 845.5 | 487 |
| Arson | 5 | 78.3 | 35.3 |
Source: Memphis Police Department, updated 29 October 2026.
Recorded crime by type (12 months to September 2026)
| Homicide | 2 |
|---|---|
| Violence | 272 |
| Robbery | 14 |
| Theft and burglary | 266 |
| Drugs | 48 |
| Damage and public order | 147 |
| Other | 59 |
Questions about crime in Census Tract 227
- Is Census Tract 227 safe?
- Census Tract 227: Safety 5 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 227?
- Census Tract 227: Weighted crime: 60,529 per 100,000 people (12 months to September 2026).
- How many murders are there in Census Tract 227?
- Recorded homicides in Census Tract 227 (12 months to September 2026): 2.
