9Census Tract 72
Census Tract 72, Memphis, United States: crime rate and Safety score
Safety 9 out of 10 Very low crime
9/10 in Memphis · 5/10 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: 23,129 per 100,000 people (12 months to September 2026)
Residents: 2,966
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 | 3 | 101.1 | 703.9 |
| Simple assault | 19 | 640.6 | 1,864.8 |
| Intimidation | 19 | 640.6 | 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 | 1 | 33.7 | 147.5 |
| Theft and burglary | |||
| Burglary | 6 | 202.3 | 529.8 |
| Pickpocketing | 0 | 0 | 9.9 |
| Purse snatching | 0 | 0 | 9.1 |
| Shoplifting | 46 | 1,550.9 | 853.6 |
| Theft from a building | 10 | 337.2 | 342.9 |
| Theft from a vehicle | 22 | 741.7 | 460.6 |
| Theft of vehicle parts | 6 | 202.3 | 204.1 |
| Other theft | 14 | 472 | 513.5 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 13 | 438.3 | 431.4 |
| Drugs | |||
| Drug offences | 4 | 134.9 | 513.1 |
| Drug equipment offences | 0 | 0 | 208.3 |
| Damage and public order | |||
| Vandalism and damage to property | 22 | 741.7 | 1,281.5 |
| Disorderly conduct | 0 | 0 | 36.4 |
| Trespassing | 1 | 33.7 | 164.2 |
| Other | |||
| Weapons law violations | 3 | 101.1 | 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 | 41 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Theft and burglary | 117 |
| Drugs | 4 |
| Damage and public order | 23 |
| Other | 3 |
Questions about crime in Census Tract 72
- Is Census Tract 72 safe?
- Census Tract 72: Safety 9 out of 10 (Very low 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 72?
- Census Tract 72: Weighted crime: 23,129 per 100,000 people (12 months to September 2026).
- How many murders are there in Census Tract 72?
- Recorded homicides in Census Tract 72 (12 months to September 2026): 0.
