4Census Tract 56
Census Tract 56, Memphis, United States: crime rate and Safety score
Safety 4 out of 10 Above average crime
4/10 in Memphis · 2/10 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: 69,633 per 100,000 people (12 months to September 2026)
Residents: 3,675
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 | 1 | 27.2 | 20.7 |
| Violence | |||
| Aggravated assault | 56 | 1,523.8 | 703.9 |
| Simple assault | 91 | 2,476.2 | 1,864.8 |
| Intimidation | 54 | 1,469.4 | 1,148.1 |
| Threats that put someone in fear of bodily harm, without a weapon or an attack. | |||
| Kidnapping and abduction | 0 | 0 | 67.5 |
| Robbery | |||
| Robbery | 8 | 217.7 | 147.5 |
| Theft and burglary | |||
| Burglary | 27 | 734.7 | 529.8 |
| Pickpocketing | 0 | 0 | 9.9 |
| Purse snatching | 0 | 0 | 9.1 |
| Shoplifting | 6 | 163.3 | 853.6 |
| Theft from a building | 17 | 462.6 | 342.9 |
| Theft from a vehicle | 19 | 517 | 460.6 |
| Theft of vehicle parts | 7 | 190.5 | 204.1 |
| Other theft | 27 | 734.7 | 513.5 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 8 | 217.7 | 431.4 |
| Drugs | |||
| Drug offences | 23 | 625.9 | 513.1 |
| Drug equipment offences | 5 | 136.1 | 208.3 |
| Damage and public order | |||
| Vandalism and damage to property | 50 | 1,360.5 | 1,281.5 |
| Disorderly conduct | 1 | 27.2 | 36.4 |
| Trespassing | 5 | 136.1 | 164.2 |
| Other | |||
| Weapons law violations | 51 | 1,387.8 | 487 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 35.3 |
Source: Memphis Police Department, updated 29 October 2026.
Recorded crime by type (12 months to September 2026)
| Homicide | 1 |
|---|---|
| Violence | 201 |
| Robbery | 8 |
| Theft and burglary | 111 |
| Drugs | 28 |
| Damage and public order | 56 |
| Other | 51 |
Questions about crime in Census Tract 56
- Is Census Tract 56 safe?
- Census Tract 56: Safety 4 out of 10 (Above average 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 56?
- Census Tract 56: Weighted crime: 69,633 per 100,000 people (12 months to September 2026).
- How many murders are there in Census Tract 56?
- Recorded homicides in Census Tract 56 (12 months to September 2026): 1.
