1Census Tract 55
Census Tract 55, Memphis, United States: crime rate and Safety score
Safety 1 out of 10 High crime
1/10 in Memphis · 1/10 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: 155,067 per 100,000 people (12 months to September 2026)
Residents: 1,934
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 | 2 | 103.4 | 20.7 |
| Violence | |||
| Aggravated assault | 46 | 2,378.5 | 703.9 |
| Simple assault | 105 | 5,429.2 | 1,864.8 |
| Intimidation | 60 | 3,102.4 | 1,148.1 |
| Threats that put someone in fear of bodily harm, without a weapon or an attack. | |||
| Kidnapping and abduction | 2 | 103.4 | 67.5 |
| Robbery | |||
| Robbery | 18 | 930.7 | 147.5 |
| Theft and burglary | |||
| Burglary | 31 | 1,602.9 | 529.8 |
| Pickpocketing | 0 | 0 | 9.9 |
| Purse snatching | 0 | 0 | 9.1 |
| Shoplifting | 58 | 2,999 | 853.6 |
| Theft from a building | 20 | 1,034.1 | 342.9 |
| Theft from a vehicle | 14 | 723.9 | 460.6 |
| Theft of vehicle parts | 7 | 361.9 | 204.1 |
| Other theft | 14 | 723.9 | 513.5 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 21 | 1,085.8 | 431.4 |
| Drugs | |||
| Drug offences | 25 | 1,292.7 | 513.1 |
| Drug equipment offences | 5 | 258.5 | 208.3 |
| Damage and public order | |||
| Vandalism and damage to property | 74 | 3,826.3 | 1,281.5 |
| Disorderly conduct | 0 | 0 | 36.4 |
| Trespassing | 11 | 568.8 | 164.2 |
| Other | |||
| Weapons law violations | 45 | 2,326.8 | 487 |
| Arson | 5 | 258.5 | 35.3 |
Source: Memphis Police Department, updated 29 October 2026.
Recorded crime by type (12 months to September 2026)
| Homicide | 2 |
|---|---|
| Violence | 213 |
| Robbery | 18 |
| Theft and burglary | 165 |
| Drugs | 30 |
| Damage and public order | 85 |
| Other | 50 |
Questions about crime in Census Tract 55
- Is Census Tract 55 safe?
- Census Tract 55: Safety 1 out of 10 (High 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 55?
- Census Tract 55: Weighted crime: 155,067 per 100,000 people (12 months to September 2026).
- How many murders are there in Census Tract 55?
- Recorded homicides in Census Tract 55 (12 months to September 2026): 2.
