4Census Tract 53
Census Tract 53, Memphis, United States: crime rate and Safety score
Safety 4 out of 10 Above average crime
4/10 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: 71,353 per 100,000 people (12 months to September 2026)
Residents: 3,023
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 | 45 | 1,488.6 | 703.9 |
| Simple assault | 81 | 2,679.5 | 1,864.8 |
| Intimidation | 50 | 1,654 | 1,148.1 |
| Threats that put someone in fear of bodily harm, without a weapon or an attack. | |||
| Kidnapping and abduction | 1 | 33.1 | 67.5 |
| Robbery | |||
| Robbery | 7 | 231.6 | 147.5 |
| Theft and burglary | |||
| Burglary | 36 | 1,190.9 | 529.8 |
| Pickpocketing | 0 | 0 | 9.9 |
| Purse snatching | 0 | 0 | 9.1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 33.1 | 853.6 |
| Theft from a building | 19 | 628.5 | 342.9 |
| Theft from a vehicle | 4 | 132.3 | 460.6 |
| Theft of vehicle parts | 6 | 198.5 | 204.1 |
| Other theft | 20 | 661.6 | 513.5 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 12 | 397 | 431.4 |
| Drugs | |||
| Drug offences | 15 | 496.2 | 513.1 |
| Drug equipment offences | 3 | 99.2 | 208.3 |
| Damage and public order | |||
| Vandalism and damage to property | 61 | 2,017.9 | 1,281.5 |
| Disorderly conduct | 1 | 33.1 | 36.4 |
| Trespassing | 0 | 0 | 164.2 |
| Other | |||
| Weapons law violations | 37 | 1,223.9 | 487 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 35.3 |
Source: Memphis Police Department, updated 29 October 2026.
Recorded crime by type (12 months to September 2026)
| Homicide | 0 |
|---|---|
| Violence | 177 |
| Robbery | 7 |
| Theft and burglary | 98 |
| Drugs | 18 |
| Damage and public order | 62 |
| Other | 37 |
Questions about crime in Census Tract 53
- Is Census Tract 53 safe?
- Census Tract 53: Safety 4 out of 10 (Above 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 53?
- Census Tract 53: Weighted crime: 71,353 per 100,000 people (12 months to September 2026).
- How many murders are there in Census Tract 53?
- Recorded homicides in Census Tract 53 (12 months to September 2026): 0.
