Daily Memphian survey shows community’s thoughts on local crime
According to the survey, 70.9% of Memphis respondents knew someone who was a victim of crime in the last year. The number was slightly higher for Shelby County at 71.8%. (Carolyn Kaster/AP file)
The Daily Memphian commissioned a scientific poll to reveal both city and county residents' perceptions of local crime, and the results are in.
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crime Memphis crime Memphis Police Department Public Safety PollAarron Fleming
Aarron Fleming covers Memphis and Shelby County’s court system and is a member of The Daily Memphian’s public safety reporting team. He formerly covered education and earned his B.A. in journalism from the University of Memphis.
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