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Murder in Memphis, Tennessee (2026)

27.9 per 100K · 389% above national avg · Grade F

Updated October 2026 · Based on 2023 FBI UCR data

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Memphis has a murder rate of 27.9 per 100K, which is 389% above the national average of 5.7. Grade: F. Your odds of being affected: approximately 1 in 3,584 per year.

In 2026, the murder rate in Memphis, Tennessee is 27.9 per 100,000 residents, which is 389% above the national average of 5.7. That puts Memphis's murder about 5 times the national average. Based on FBI UCR data.

Murder Rate: Memphis vs State and National Averages

Memphis
27.9
Tennessee Avg
6.9
National Avg
5.7

Rates per 100,000 residents. 2023 FBI UCR data.

Your Odds: Murder in Memphis

1 in 3,584

Approximate chance of being affected by murder in Memphis in a given year, based on the rate of 27.9 per 100,000 residents.

What Is Murder?

Murder and non-negligent manslaughter is the willful killing of one person by another. This does not include deaths caused by negligence, suicide, or justifiable homicide.

Other Crime Types in Memphis

F
Violent Crime1900.0/100K · 422% above avg
F
Property Crime5500.0/100K · 200% above avg
F
Assault1402.4/100K · 423% above avg
F
Robbery312.8/100K · 394% above avg

Murder in Nearby Tennessee Cities

CityGradeRate
Nashville
D-
13.1
Knoxville
C+
6.5
Chattanooga
C+
6.0
Clarksville
C+
6.3
Murfreesboro
C+
5.9
Franklin
C
8.0

Frequently Asked Questions About Murder in Memphis

How bad is murder in Memphis?
As of 2026, Memphis's murder rate of 27.9 per 100K is 389% above the national average. It ranks behind 99% of US cities for murder.
What is the murder rate in Memphis?
As of 2026, 27.9 per 100,000 residents, based on the most recent FBI Uniform Crime Report data. The national average is 5.7 per 100K.
Is murder increasing in Memphis?
Crime in Memphis has trended upward recently, though specific murder trends may differ from the overall picture.
How does Memphis's murder compare to Tennessee?
Memphis's murder rate is higher than many Tennessee cities. The rate of 27.9 per 100K is about 5 times the national average.
What are the odds of being a victim of murder in Memphis?
Based on the rate of 27.9 per 100,000, approximately 1 in 3,584 residents could be affected by murder in a given year. This is a statistical estimate, not a prediction — actual risk varies by neighborhood and behavior.
Is Memphis safe from murder?
Murder is a concern in Memphis. The rate of 27.9 per 100K is about 5 times the national average, ranking behind 99% of US cities. Take extra precautions.
Back to Memphis safety overviewHow we calculate grades

2023 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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