Memphis crime stats from local and federal agencies tell different stories. Which is accurate?

The Trump administration said violent crime rose in Memphis in 2024, but the city's police department data shows it went down ...

Memphis and TBI, FBI track crime different ways. Here's why they're best used together

The City of Memphis and TBI crime stats differ vastly for 2024. But both are accurate and compliment each other. Here's why.

Trump isn’t sending troops to cities with highest crime rates, data shows

President Donald Trump has argued that he needs to deploy National Guard troops across state lines to protect federal ...

Trump vows federal 'surge' in more American cities to combat crime

President Donald Trump, speaking in the Oval Office on Wednesday alongside FBI Director Kash Patel, said his administration ...

Why Memphis crime stats from local and federal agencies are different

The Trump administration said violent crime rose in Memphis in 2024, but the city's police department data shows it went down ...

FBI Oklahoma City reports 92 arrests during 'Operation Summer Heat'

The FBI made numerous arrests over the past three months as part of the “Summer Heat” operation, the FBI’s nationwide effort ...

Memphis pastor pushes back on ‘murder capital’ label, sees a safer future for his city

A Memphis pastor pushed back on FBI Director Kash Patel's claim that the Tennessee city is America's homicide capital, arguing federal data doesn't measure crime consistently.

Memphis touts the worst crime rate in the nation. Here's how it compares to other cities

Memphis crime has been described as the worst in the country by many. Here's how it compares with other cities in America.

Crime in Memphis is down, but not as far as it could be. How to navigate the data

Tracking crime has long been, and continues to be, a tricky business. Here's a look at the variables involved, and what to know in the Memphis area.