Memphis neighborhood

Crime in South Memphis

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

1,887Reported incidents

12,473Residents

$28,006Median income

D-South Memphis grade

At a glance

South Memphis crime breakdown

Counts of reported incidents inside the neighborhood boundary.

943

Violent incidents

944

Property incidents

Assault

Most common offense

Map

South Memphis crime map

Reported crime density across and around South Memphis.

Lower crimeHigher crime

Composition

Reported offenses in South Memphis

Assault787

Theft355

Vandalism205

Burglary121

Retail Theft114

Drug Offense94

Weapons58

Robbery51

Latest reports

Recent incidents in South Memphis

Theft
1100 S Pkwy East Rd Memphis Tn 38104
ALL OTHER LARCENY
Apr 1, 2026
Assault
900 Kerr Ave Memphis Tn 38106
SIMPLE ASSAULT
Apr 1, 2026
Theft
0 Florida Park Circle Memphis Tn 38106
THEFT FROM A BUILDING
Apr 1, 2026
Theft
900 S Third St Memphis Tn 38106
CREDIT CARD/ATM FRAUD
Apr 1, 2026
Burglary
1500 Marjorie St Memphis Tn 38106
BURG/BREAK & ENTER
Apr 1, 2026
Assault
1500 Marjorie St Memphis Tn 38106
STALKING
Apr 1, 2026
Arrest
800 Mississippi Blvd Memphis Tn 38126
TRESPASS OF REAL PROPERTY
Mar 31, 2026
Assault
1500 Marjorie St Memphis Tn 38106
STALKING
Mar 31, 2026
Assault
1400 Cameron St Memphis Tn 38106
SIMPLE ASSAULT
Mar 31, 2026
Assault
700 Bullington Ave Memphis Tn 38106
INTIMIDATION
Mar 31, 2026

Nearby

Neighborhoods near South Memphis

DUniversity Lane1,062 residents D-Lakewood Hills443 residents D-Alcy - Ball1,910 residents D-Lantern Square Apartments92 residents

FAQ

South Memphis safety: common questions

Is South Memphis a safe neighborhood in Memphis?

South Memphis has a crime safety grade of D-, making it a higher-crime area of Memphis. Our analysis counted 1,887 reported incidents in South Memphis, including 943 violent and 944 property offenses.

What is the most common crime in South Memphis?

The most frequently reported offense in South Memphis is Assault.