Memphis neighborhood

Crime in Central Gardens

Safety grade, crime map and the latest reported incidents for the Central Gardens neighborhood of Memphis, TN.

546Reported incidents

4,495Residents

$90,358Median income

A-Central Gardens grade

At a glance

Central Gardens crime breakdown

Counts of reported incidents inside the neighborhood boundary.

109

Violent incidents

437

Property incidents

Retail Theft

Most common offense

Map

Central Gardens crime map

Reported crime density across and around Central Gardens.

Lower crimeHigher crime

Composition

Reported offenses in Central Gardens

Retail Theft224

Theft134

Assault95

Vandalism28

Drug Offense20

Arrest14

Burglary13

Weapons6

Latest reports

Recent incidents in Central Gardens

Burglary
1400 Central Ave Memphis Tn 38104
BURG/BREAK & ENTER
Apr 1, 2026
Theft
1700 Union Ave Memphis Tn 38104
FALSE PRETENSES/SWIN/CONF
Apr 1, 2026
Retail Theft
1700 Union Ave Memphis Tn 38104
SHOPLIFTING
Apr 1, 2026
Retail Theft
1800 Union Ave Memphis Tn 38104
SHOPLIFTING
Apr 1, 2026
Assault
1400 Central Ave Memphis Tn 38104
SIMPLE ASSAULT
Apr 1, 2026
Assault
1400 Goodbar Ave Memphis Tn 38114
SIMPLE ASSAULT
Apr 1, 2026
Retail Theft
1700 Union Ave Memphis Tn 38104
SHOPLIFTING
Mar 30, 2026
Retail Theft
1800 Union Ave Memphis Tn 38104
SHOPLIFTING
Mar 30, 2026
Retail Theft
1700 Union Ave Memphis Tn 38104
SHOPLIFTING
Mar 29, 2026
Theft
700 Melrose St Memphis Tn 38109
ALL OTHER LARCENY
Mar 29, 2026

Nearby

Neighborhoods near Central Gardens

A-Keswick-Stornaway1,141 residents A-Loosahatchie Park937 residents A-Avon Gardens2,914 residents B+Mullins Station10,970 residents

FAQ

Central Gardens safety: common questions

Is Central Gardens a safe neighborhood in Memphis?

Central Gardens has a crime safety grade of A-, making it one of the safer areas of Memphis. Our analysis counted 546 reported incidents in Central Gardens, including 109 violent and 437 property offenses.

What is the most common crime in Central Gardens?

The most frequently reported offense in Central Gardens is Retail Theft.