8Census Tract 17
Census Tract 17, Memphis, United States: crime rate and Safety score
Safety 8 out of 10 Low crime
8/10 in Memphis · 4/10 in the world
Compared with 183 places in Memphis (10 = lowest crime). 3 places were left out of the comparison (incomplete figures or very few residents).
Weighted crime: 31,463 per 100,000 people (12 months to September 2026)
Residents: 3,493
How accurate: in 2026-09, 93% of the 183 neighbourhoods compared scored within 1 of their 2025-09 score.
Crime by type, as recorded by Memphis Police Department (12 months to September 2026)
| Type | Count | Per 100,000 a year | All places this source covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide | |||
| Murder and non-negligent manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 20.7 |
| Violence | |||
| Aggravated assault | 10 | 286.3 | 703.9 |
| Simple assault | 35 | 1,002 | 1,864.8 |
| Intimidation | 23 | 658.5 | 1,148.1 |
| Threats that put someone in fear of bodily harm, without a weapon or an attack. | |||
| Kidnapping and abduction | 1 | 28.6 | 67.5 |
| Robbery | |||
| Robbery | 5 | 143.1 | 147.5 |
| Theft and burglary | |||
| Burglary | 12 | 343.5 | 529.8 |
| Pickpocketing | 1 | 28.6 | 9.9 |
| Purse snatching | 2 | 57.3 | 9.1 |
| Shoplifting | 52 | 1,488.7 | 853.6 |
| Theft from a building | 10 | 286.3 | 342.9 |
| Theft from a vehicle | 13 | 372.2 | 460.6 |
| Theft of vehicle parts | 6 | 171.8 | 204.1 |
| Other theft | 32 | 916.1 | 513.5 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 14 | 400.8 | 431.4 |
| Drugs | |||
| Drug offences | 15 | 429.4 | 513.1 |
| Drug equipment offences | 4 | 114.5 | 208.3 |
| Damage and public order | |||
| Vandalism and damage to property | 30 | 858.9 | 1,281.5 |
| Disorderly conduct | 2 | 57.3 | 36.4 |
| Trespassing | 2 | 57.3 | 164.2 |
| Other | |||
| Weapons law violations | 13 | 372.2 | 487 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 35.3 |
Source: Memphis Police Department, updated 29 October 2026.
Recorded crime by type (12 months to September 2026)
| Homicide | 0 |
|---|---|
| Violence | 69 |
| Robbery | 5 |
| Theft and burglary | 142 |
| Drugs | 19 |
| Damage and public order | 34 |
| Other | 13 |
Questions about crime in Census Tract 17
- Is Census Tract 17 safe?
- Census Tract 17: Safety 8 out of 10 (Low crime). Compared with 183 places in Memphis (10 = lowest crime). 3 places were left out of the comparison (incomplete figures or very few residents).
- What is the crime rate in Census Tract 17?
- Census Tract 17: Weighted crime: 31,463 per 100,000 people (12 months to September 2026).
- How many murders are there in Census Tract 17?
- Recorded homicides in Census Tract 17 (12 months to September 2026): 0.
