6Census Tract 79
Census Tract 79, Memphis, United States: crime rate and Safety score
Safety 6 out of 10 Average crime
6/10 in Memphis · 3/10 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: 51,023 per 100,000 people (12 months to September 2026)
Residents: 4,839
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 | 38 | 785.3 | 703.9 |
| Simple assault | 110 | 2,273.2 | 1,864.8 |
| Intimidation | 52 | 1,074.6 | 1,148.1 |
| Threats that put someone in fear of bodily harm, without a weapon or an attack. | |||
| Kidnapping and abduction | 4 | 82.7 | 67.5 |
| Robbery | |||
| Robbery | 1 | 20.7 | 147.5 |
| Theft and burglary | |||
| Burglary | 21 | 434 | 529.8 |
| Pickpocketing | 1 | 20.7 | 9.9 |
| Purse snatching | 0 | 0 | 9.1 |
| Shoplifting | 19 | 392.6 | 853.6 |
| Theft from a building | 16 | 330.6 | 342.9 |
| Theft from a vehicle | 15 | 310 | 460.6 |
| Theft of vehicle parts | 7 | 144.7 | 204.1 |
| Other theft | 26 | 537.3 | 513.5 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 23 | 475.3 | 431.4 |
| Drugs | |||
| Drug offences | 20 | 413.3 | 513.1 |
| Drug equipment offences | 9 | 186 | 208.3 |
| Damage and public order | |||
| Vandalism and damage to property | 73 | 1,508.6 | 1,281.5 |
| Disorderly conduct | 0 | 0 | 36.4 |
| Trespassing | 2 | 41.3 | 164.2 |
| Other | |||
| Weapons law violations | 29 | 599.3 | 487 |
| Arson | 3 | 62 | 35.3 |
Source: Memphis Police Department, updated 29 October 2026.
Recorded crime by type (12 months to September 2026)
| Homicide | 0 |
|---|---|
| Violence | 204 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Theft and burglary | 128 |
| Drugs | 29 |
| Damage and public order | 75 |
| Other | 32 |
Questions about crime in Census Tract 79
- Is Census Tract 79 safe?
- Census Tract 79: Safety 6 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 79?
- Census Tract 79: Weighted crime: 51,023 per 100,000 people (12 months to September 2026).
- How many murders are there in Census Tract 79?
- Recorded homicides in Census Tract 79 (12 months to September 2026): 0.
