1Census Tract 68
Census Tract 68, 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: 141,537 per 100,000 people (12 months to September 2026)
Residents: 2,056
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 | 59 | 2,869.6 | 703.9 |
| Simple assault | 109 | 5,301.6 | 1,864.8 |
| Intimidation | 45 | 2,188.7 | 1,148.1 |
| Threats that put someone in fear of bodily harm, without a weapon or an attack. | |||
| Kidnapping and abduction | 2 | 97.3 | 67.5 |
| Robbery | |||
| Robbery | 11 | 535 | 147.5 |
| Theft and burglary | |||
| Burglary | 26 | 1,264.6 | 529.8 |
| Pickpocketing | 1 | 48.6 | 9.9 |
| Purse snatching | 0 | 0 | 9.1 |
| Shoplifting | 31 | 1,507.8 | 853.6 |
| Theft from a building | 16 | 778.2 | 342.9 |
| Theft from a vehicle | 25 | 1,216 | 460.6 |
| Theft of vehicle parts | 12 | 583.7 | 204.1 |
| Other theft | 17 | 826.8 | 513.5 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 12 | 583.7 | 431.4 |
| Drugs | |||
| Drug offences | 81 | 3,939.7 | 513.1 |
| Drug equipment offences | 40 | 1,945.5 | 208.3 |
| Damage and public order | |||
| Vandalism and damage to property | 61 | 2,966.9 | 1,281.5 |
| Disorderly conduct | 2 | 97.3 | 36.4 |
| Trespassing | 20 | 972.8 | 164.2 |
| Other | |||
| Weapons law violations | 65 | 3,161.5 | 487 |
| Arson | 2 | 97.3 | 35.3 |
Source: Memphis Police Department, updated 29 October 2026.
Recorded crime by type (12 months to September 2026)
| Homicide | 0 |
|---|---|
| Violence | 215 |
| Robbery | 11 |
| Theft and burglary | 140 |
| Drugs | 121 |
| Damage and public order | 83 |
| Other | 67 |
Questions about crime in Census Tract 68
- Is Census Tract 68 safe?
- Census Tract 68: 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 68?
- Census Tract 68: Weighted crime: 141,537 per 100,000 people (12 months to September 2026).
- How many murders are there in Census Tract 68?
- Recorded homicides in Census Tract 68 (12 months to September 2026): 0.
