3Census Tract 78.21
Census Tract 78.21, Memphis, United States: crime rate and Safety score
Safety 3 out of 10 Above average crime
3/10 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: 84,112 per 100,000 people (12 months to September 2026)
Residents: 4,450
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 | 44.9 | 20.7 |
| Violence | |||
| Aggravated assault | 59 | 1,325.8 | 703.9 |
| Simple assault | 152 | 3,415.7 | 1,864.8 |
| Intimidation | 83 | 1,865.2 | 1,148.1 |
| Threats that put someone in fear of bodily harm, without a weapon or an attack. | |||
| Kidnapping and abduction | 3 | 67.4 | 67.5 |
| Robbery | |||
| Robbery | 6 | 134.8 | 147.5 |
| Theft and burglary | |||
| Burglary | 29 | 651.7 | 529.8 |
| Pickpocketing | 1 | 22.5 | 9.9 |
| Purse snatching | 0 | 0 | 9.1 |
| Shoplifting | 15 | 337.1 | 853.6 |
| Theft from a building | 27 | 606.7 | 342.9 |
| Theft from a vehicle | 12 | 269.7 | 460.6 |
| Theft of vehicle parts | 14 | 314.6 | 204.1 |
| Other theft | 15 | 337.1 | 513.5 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 24 | 539.3 | 431.4 |
| Drugs | |||
| Drug offences | 35 | 786.5 | 513.1 |
| Drug equipment offences | 18 | 404.5 | 208.3 |
| Damage and public order | |||
| Vandalism and damage to property | 90 | 2,022.5 | 1,281.5 |
| Disorderly conduct | 1 | 22.5 | 36.4 |
| Trespassing | 9 | 202.2 | 164.2 |
| Other | |||
| Weapons law violations | 43 | 966.3 | 487 |
| Arson | 2 | 44.9 | 35.3 |
Source: Memphis Police Department, updated 29 October 2026.
Recorded crime by type (12 months to September 2026)
| Homicide | 2 |
|---|---|
| Violence | 297 |
| Robbery | 6 |
| Theft and burglary | 137 |
| Drugs | 53 |
| Damage and public order | 100 |
| Other | 45 |
Questions about crime in Census Tract 78.21
- Is Census Tract 78.21 safe?
- Census Tract 78.21: Safety 3 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 78.21?
- Census Tract 78.21: Weighted crime: 84,112 per 100,000 people (12 months to September 2026).
- How many murders are there in Census Tract 78.21?
- Recorded homicides in Census Tract 78.21 (12 months to September 2026): 2.
