Crime rates increase in Memphis, Shelby County despite some decreases in violent crime
Violent crime decreased and property crime increased in the first quarter of 2022. Violent crime dropped 6.2% in Memphis and 5.1% countywide. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian file)
Violent crime is down from the first quarter last year, but property crimes are up.
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Memphis Shelby Crime Commission University of Memphis Public Safety Institute Bill GibbonsJulia Baker
A lifelong Memphian, Julia Baker graduated from the University of Memphis in 2021. Other publications and organizations she has written for include Chalkbeat, Memphis Flyer, Memphis Parent magazine and Memphis magazine.
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