Memphis neighborhood

Crime in Downtown

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

2,892Reported incidents

12,564Residents

$55,845Median income

C-Downtown grade

At a glance

Downtown crime breakdown

Counts of reported incidents inside the neighborhood boundary.

1,153

Violent incidents

1,739

Property incidents

Assault

Most common offense

Map

Downtown crime map

Reported crime density across and around Downtown.

Lower crimeHigher crime

Composition

Reported offenses in Downtown

Assault1,004

Theft971

Vandalism260

Retail Theft155

Drug Offense153

Arrest96

Burglary80

Weapons61

Latest reports

Recent incidents in Downtown

Theft
200 S Front St Memphis Tn 38103
COUNTERFEITING/FORGERY
Apr 1, 2026
Assault
1300 Nicholas St Memphis Tn 38107
INTIMIDATION
Apr 1, 2026
Assault
300 Washington Ave Memphis Tn 38103
SIMPLE ASSAULT
Apr 1, 2026
Burglary
1000 Justice Aly Memphis Tn 38103
BURG/BREAK & ENTER
Apr 1, 2026
Theft
0 Main St Memphis Tn 38103
FALSE PRETENSES/SWIN/CONF
Apr 1, 2026
Assault
500 Uptown St Memphis Tn 38107
SIMPLE ASSAULT
Apr 1, 2026
Assault
1000 Justice Aly Memphis Tn 38104
SIMPLE ASSAULT
Apr 1, 2026
Robbery
S B B King Blvd//union Ave Memphis Tn 38103
ROBBERY
Apr 1, 2026
Assault
0 Bass Pro Dr Memphis Tn 38102
SIMPLE ASSAULT
Apr 1, 2026
Assault
200 Bickford Ave Memphis Tn 38103
SIMPLE ASSAULT
Apr 1, 2026

Nearby

Neighborhoods near Downtown

C-Harris Circle58 residents C-Cameron Street46 residents C-Annesdale / Snowden560 residents C-Medical District4,734 residents

FAQ

Downtown safety: common questions

Is Downtown a safe neighborhood in Memphis?

Downtown has a crime safety grade of C-, making it a mid-range area of Memphis. Our analysis counted 2,892 reported incidents in Downtown, including 1,153 violent and 1,739 property offenses.

What is the most common crime in Downtown?

The most frequently reported offense in Downtown is Assault.