5Census Tract 70
Census Tract 70, Memphis, United States: crime rate and Safety score
Safety 5 out of 10 Average crime
5/10 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: 56,710 per 100,000 people (12 months to September 2026)
Residents: 3,137
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 | 31.9 | 20.7 |
| Violence | |||
| Aggravated assault | 33 | 1,052 | 703.9 |
| Simple assault | 65 | 2,072 | 1,864.8 |
| Intimidation | 32 | 1,020.1 | 1,148.1 |
| Threats that put someone in fear of bodily harm, without a weapon or an attack. | |||
| Kidnapping and abduction | 1 | 31.9 | 67.5 |
| Robbery | |||
| Robbery | 3 | 95.6 | 147.5 |
| Theft and burglary | |||
| Burglary | 26 | 828.8 | 529.8 |
| Pickpocketing | 0 | 0 | 9.9 |
| Purse snatching | 0 | 0 | 9.1 |
| Shoplifting | 0 | 0 | 853.6 |
| Theft from a building | 22 | 701.3 | 342.9 |
| Theft from a vehicle | 7 | 223.1 | 460.6 |
| Theft of vehicle parts | 8 | 255 | 204.1 |
| Other theft | 24 | 765.1 | 513.5 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 20 | 637.6 | 431.4 |
| Drugs | |||
| Drug offences | 19 | 605.7 | 513.1 |
| Drug equipment offences | 8 | 255 | 208.3 |
| Damage and public order | |||
| Vandalism and damage to property | 39 | 1,243.2 | 1,281.5 |
| Disorderly conduct | 1 | 31.9 | 36.4 |
| Trespassing | 1 | 31.9 | 164.2 |
| Other | |||
| Weapons law violations | 33 | 1,052 | 487 |
| Arson | 3 | 95.6 | 35.3 |
Source: Memphis Police Department, updated 29 October 2026.
Recorded crime by type (12 months to September 2026)
| Homicide | 1 |
|---|---|
| Violence | 131 |
| Robbery | 3 |
| Theft and burglary | 107 |
| Drugs | 27 |
| Damage and public order | 41 |
| Other | 36 |
Questions about crime in Census Tract 70
- Is Census Tract 70 safe?
- Census Tract 70: Safety 5 out of 10 (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 70?
- Census Tract 70: Weighted crime: 56,710 per 100,000 people (12 months to September 2026).
- How many murders are there in Census Tract 70?
- Recorded homicides in Census Tract 70 (12 months to September 2026): 1.
