Let's take a look at some 2025 vs 2026 crime stats Memphis. This is a good way to get some insight into how the Memphis Safe Task Force (MSTF) is impacting arrests & overall crime. Of note, the snow/ice storm in late January does play a part here (hard to do bad stuff when everyone is huddled in their home & the streets are unpassable), but the trends are positive regardless. What do you think?

Memphis Crime Trends - February & Early March 2026

1. Executive Snapshot- Crimes continue to decline citywide for the third consecutive year. - MSTF reports thousands of arrests, over 1,800 firearms seized, and 148 missing children located. - Gang suppression and juvenile enforcement remain key focuses. - Notable Feb 28 Raleigh shooting incident underscores ongoing risks in MSTF zones.

2. Crime Trends (Violent & Property) - Murders: 2025 YTD 35 -> 2026 YTD 24 (31% drop) - Aggravated assaults: 2025 YTD 905 -> 2026 YTD 611 (32% drop) - Robberies: 2025 YTD 272 -> 2026 YTD 121 (56% drop) - Motor vehicle thefts: 2025 YTD 1,097 -> 2026 YTD 344 (69% drop)