New stats illustrate Memphis crime climate prior to Task Force’s arrival
Statistics from the Memphis Shelby Crime Commission reveal a decline in crime in the area through the first nine months of 2025. (Matt Rourke/AP Photo file)
Crime data from the first three quarters of 2025 reveals where the city’s crime rate stood before the federal law enforcement saturation.
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Memphis Shelby Crime Commission Memphis Safe Task Force crimeJane 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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