Shelby County, TN Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Shelby County in TN is served by 8 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 209,945 violent crimes and 239,685 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 172.6 per 100k residents, which is 62.5% above the national average. Property crime averages 265.4 per 100k, 62.2% 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 FAnnual Rate172.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents209,945 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade FAnnual Rate0.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents1,455 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade BAnnual Rate2.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents2,628 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade DAnnual Rate8.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents12,238 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate41.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents63,942 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate265.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents239,685 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade DAnnual Rate35.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents35,720 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate165.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents157,632 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade FAnnual Rate63.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents44,471 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 172.6 | F | 209945 | 106.2 | +62.5% |
| Property Crime | 265.4 | F | 239685 | 163.6 | +62.2% |
| Homicide | 0.9 | F | 1455 | 0.5 | +72.7% |
| Rape | 2.5 | B | 2628 | 3.5 | -29.7% |
| Robbery | 8.4 | D | 12238 | 5.8 | +43.8% |
| Aggravated Assault | 41.2 | F | 63942 | 22.3 | +85.0% |
| Burglary | 35.0 | D | 35720 | 24.0 | +45.5% |
| Larceny | 165.8 | D | 157632 | 116.4 | +42.5% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 63.3 | F | 44471 | 22.2 | +185.6% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Shelby County Sheriff's Office
Collierville Police Department
Collierville, TN
Germantown Police Department
Germantown, TN
Millington Police Department
Millington, TN
Bartlett Police Department
Bartlett, TN
Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority
West Tennessee Violent Crime Task Force
Memphis Police Department
Memphis, TN