Shelby County, TN Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Shelby County in TN is served by 5 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 193,584 violent crimes and 224,663 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 166.4 per 100k residents, which is +56.7% above the national average. Property crime averages 287.4 per 100k, +75.6% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Homicide had the lowest rate. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate166.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents193,584 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade FAnnual Rate1.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents1,412 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade BAnnual Rate2.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents2,438 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade FAnnual Rate9.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents11,959 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate43.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents61,105 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate287.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents224,663 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate38.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents33,312 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate181.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents148,022 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade FAnnual Rate65.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents41,513 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 166.4 | D | 193584 | 106.2 | +56.7% |
| Property Crime | 287.4 | F | 224663 | 163.6 | +75.6% |
| Homicide | 1.1 | F | 1412 | 0.5 | +107.2% |
| Rape | 2.8 | B | 2438 | 3.5 | -19.8% |
| Robbery | 9.7 | F | 11959 | 5.8 | +67.5% |
| Aggravated Assault | 43.8 | F | 61105 | 22.3 | +96.9% |
| Burglary | 38.6 | F | 33312 | 24.0 | +60.5% |
| Larceny | 181.8 | D | 148022 | 116.4 | +56.2% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 65.6 | F | 41513 | 22.2 | +195.8% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Collierville Police Department
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Germantown Police Department
Germantown, TN
Millington Police Department
Millington, TN
Bartlett Police Department
Bartlett, TN
Memphis Police Department
Memphis, TN