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Data dive: Numbers behind the story of Memphis’ crime decline

By , Daily Memphian Updated: July 06, 2025 11:27 AM CT | Published: July 06, 2025 4:00 AM CT

The Memphis Police Department recently showcased the downward trend of local crime statistics.

The department didn’t present any actual numbers, though, relying instead on percentage declines. So The Daily Memphian went data diving for the numbers behind the percentages that MPD presented July 1.

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Jane Donahoe

Jane Donahoe

Jane Donahoe is The Daily Memphian’s metro editor. She has a Bachelor of Arts in communications with a concentration in newspaper editorial writing from the University of Memphis. She’s worked as an editor for several other local publications, including the Memphis Business Journal and The Daily News.

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