2Census Tract 42
Census Tract 42, Memphis, United States: crime rate and Safety score
Safety 2 out of 10 High crime
2/10 in Memphis · 1/10 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: 114,714 per 100,000 people (12 months to September 2026)
Residents: 3,432
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 | 0 | 0 | 20.7 |
| Violence | |||
| Aggravated assault | 53 | 1,544.3 | 703.9 |
| Simple assault | 164 | 4,778.6 | 1,864.8 |
| Intimidation | 59 | 1,719.1 | 1,148.1 |
| Threats that put someone in fear of bodily harm, without a weapon or an attack. | |||
| Kidnapping and abduction | 4 | 116.6 | 67.5 |
| Robbery | |||
| Robbery | 11 | 320.5 | 147.5 |
| Theft and burglary | |||
| Burglary | 24 | 699.3 | 529.8 |
| Pickpocketing | 8 | 233.1 | 9.9 |
| Purse snatching | 1 | 29.1 | 9.1 |
| Shoplifting | 58 | 1,690 | 853.6 |
| Theft from a building | 60 | 1,748.3 | 342.9 |
| Theft from a vehicle | 86 | 2,505.8 | 460.6 |
| Theft of vehicle parts | 11 | 320.5 | 204.1 |
| Other theft | 47 | 1,369.5 | 513.5 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 35 | 1,019.8 | 431.4 |
| Drugs | |||
| Drug offences | 73 | 2,127 | 513.1 |
| Drug equipment offences | 21 | 611.9 | 208.3 |
| Damage and public order | |||
| Vandalism and damage to property | 91 | 2,651.5 | 1,281.5 |
| Disorderly conduct | 39 | 1,136.4 | 36.4 |
| Trespassing | 33 | 961.5 | 164.2 |
| Other | |||
| Weapons law violations | 36 | 1,049 | 487 |
| Arson | 2 | 58.3 | 35.3 |
Source: Memphis Police Department, updated 29 October 2026.
Recorded crime by type (12 months to September 2026)
| Homicide | 0 |
|---|---|
| Violence | 280 |
| Robbery | 11 |
| Theft and burglary | 330 |
| Drugs | 94 |
| Damage and public order | 163 |
| Other | 38 |
Questions about crime in Census Tract 42
- Is Census Tract 42 safe?
- Census Tract 42: Safety 2 out of 10 (High 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 42?
- Census Tract 42: Weighted crime: 114,714 per 100,000 people (12 months to September 2026).
- How many murders are there in Census Tract 42?
- Recorded homicides in Census Tract 42 (12 months to September 2026): 0.
