The Results

In 2008, the Memphis Shelby Crime Commission developed an integral partnership with the University of Memphis’ Center for Community Criminology and Research (C3R).   Through this partnership, the Crime Commission is able to secure and provide the citizens of Memphis and Shelby County with up-to-date crime trend analysis for our community.

These crime trends and statistics are a vital component in measuring the effectiveness of the Memphis Shelby Crime Commission 5-year crime reduction initiative, Operation: Safe Community which began in 2006.

CURRENT CRIME STATS

City of Memphis Crime Update: January 2006 to January 2010

From January 2006 to the end of January 2010, overall crime was down 37.7% including a drop in violent crime by 41.8% and a drop in property crime by 36.8% across the City of Memphis, when compared to the same time period in 2006.

Shelby County Sheriff's Office Crime Update: January 2006 to January 2010

From January 2006 to the end of January 2010, overall crime was down 23.8% including a drop in violent crime by 41.4% and a drop in auto theft by 28% across Shelby County when compared to the same time period in 2006.

Cautionary Note: Studies have revealed a seasonal effect upon crime; in general, crime increases during the warm months and decreases during winter months. We urge caution in interpreting the January 2010 crime figures; the very large decreases being reported may, in part, be an artifact of the unusually cold weather that was experienced in Memphis and Shelby County. Implementation of the strategic initiative to reduce crime, Operation: Safe Community began in 2006. Crime statistics and updates are systematically compared to 2006 as a benchmark for success towards full implementation of the 5-year plan.

Implementation of the strategic initiative to reduce crime, Operation: Safe Community began in 2006. Crime statistics and updates are systematically compared to 2006 as a benchmark for success towards full implementation of the 5-year plan.

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