Overall crime rate down in Memphis for first quarter
Overall crime was down 13.9% in Memphis from Jan. 1 to March 31, 2024, compared to the same period last year. (Patrick Lantrip/The Daily Memphian file)
Crime in Memphis trended down across key categories during the first quarter of this year, according to Tennessee Bureau of Investigation data the Memphis Shelby Crime Commission shared Tuesday, April 16.
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Memphis Shelby Crime CommissionJulia Baker
Julia Baker covers Memphis and Shelby County’s law enforcement agencies and is a member of The Daily Memphian’s public safety reporting team. A lifelong Memphian, Julia 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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