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Crime rate in Memphis, Missouri (MO): murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, auto thefts, arson, law enforcement employees, police officers, crime map


City-Data.com crime index in Memphis, MO compared to other U.S. cities

Crime rate in Memphis, MO

The 2020 crime rate in Memphis, MO is 126 (City-Data.com crime index), which is 2.0 times smaller than the U.S. average. It was higher than in 58.5% U.S. cities. The 2020 Memphis crime rate fell by 32% compared to 2019. In the last 5 years Memphis has seen rise of violent crime and decline of property crime.
See how dangerous Memphis, MO is compared to the nearest cities:
(Note: Higher means more crime)
Memphis:

126.4
Kahoka:

4.0
Bloomfield:

57.8
Kirksville:

358.8
La Plata:

19.2
Fairfield:

136.4
Ottumwa:

430.6
Keokuk:

313.6
Canton:

104.6
City-Data.com crime index
Crime rates in Memphis by year

Type

2007

2008

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

Murders
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Rapes
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
2
(102.6)
1
(54.9)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(54.6)
0
(0.0)
2
(107.3)
2
(107.2)
2
(109.0)
Robberies
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Assaults
(per 100,000)
5
(250.6)
2
(102.4)
10
(513.1)
2
(109.8)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(53.6)
4
(217.4)
2
(109.2)
2
(107.5)
1
(53.6)
4
(214.4)
1
(54.5)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)
9
(451.1)
10
(512.0)
9
(461.8)
2
(109.8)
3
(164.0)
7
(384.6)
2
(108.3)
4
(214.2)
1
(54.3)
5
(273.1)
3
(161.3)
2
(107.3)
6
(321.5)
0
(0.0)
Thefts
(per 100,000)
13
(651.6)
12
(614.4)
6
(307.9)
24
(1,317)
21
(1,148)
21
(1,154)
12
(650.1)
15
(803.4)
12
(652.2)
14
(764.6)
15
(806.5)
13
(697.4)
12
(643.1)
9
(490.5)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)
2
(100.3)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(54.9)
2
(109.3)
0
(0.0)
3
(162.5)
3
(160.7)
3
(163.0)
2
(109.2)
2
(107.5)
1
(53.6)
2
(107.2)
2
(109.0)
Arson
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(53.8)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
2
(109.0)
City-Data.com crime index115.880.9229.3130.666.273.146.670.786.4124.073.7136.3185.4126.4

The City-Data.com crime index weighs serious crimes and violent crimes more heavily. Higher means more crime, U.S. average is 254.8. It adjusts for the number of visitors and daily workers commuting into cities.




According to our research of Missouri and other state lists, there were 6 registered sex offenders living in Memphis, Missouri as of March 28, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Memphis is 321 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is near the state average.



Violent crime rate in 2020
Memphis:

136.2
U.S. Average:

228.3

Violent crime rate in 2019
Memphis:

214.4
U.S. Average:

219.8

Violent crime rate in 2018
Memphis:

134.1
U.S. Average:

221.2

Violent crime rate in 2017
Memphis:

53.8
U.S. Average:

226.3

Violent crime rate in 2016
Memphis:

109.2
U.S. Average:

227.3

Violent crime rate in 2015
Memphis:

108.7
U.S. Average:

219.4

Violent crime rate in 2014
Memphis:

26.8
U.S. Average:

211.1

Violent crime rate in 2013
Memphis:

0.0
U.S. Average:

214.3

Violent crime rate in 2012
Memphis:

0.0
U.S. Average:

187.4

Violent crime rate in 2011
Memphis:

0.0
U.S. Average:

187.1

Violent crime rate in 2010
Memphis:

109.8
U.S. Average:

195.6

Violent crime rate in 2009
Memphis:

359.2
U.S. Average:

208.9

Violent crime rate in 2008
Memphis:

51.2
U.S. Average:

222.5

Violent crime rate in 2007
Memphis:

125.3
U.S. Average:

229.1

Violent crime rate in 2006
Memphis:

49.6
U.S. Average:

232.6

Violent crime rate in 2005
Memphis:

65.2
U.S. Average:

227.1

Violent crime rate in 2004
Memphis:

64.8
U.S. Average:

223.6

Violent crime rate in 2003
Memphis:

0.0
U.S. Average:

230.3

Property crime rate in 2020
Memphis:

40.9
U.S. Average:

169.6

Property crime rate in 2019
Memphis:

112.5
U.S. Average:

179.7

Property crime rate in 2018
Memphis:

64.4
U.S. Average:

190.2

Property crime rate in 2017
Memphis:

88.7
U.S. Average:

206.4

Property crime rate in 2016
Memphis:

109.2
U.S. Average:

216.6

Property crime rate in 2015
Memphis:

67.9
U.S. Average:

221.5

Property crime rate in 2014
Memphis:

107.1
U.S. Average:

230.8

Property crime rate in 2013
Memphis:

78.5
U.S. Average:

250.4

Property crime rate in 2012
Memphis:

134.6
U.S. Average:

267.3

Property crime rate in 2011
Memphis:

106.6
U.S. Average:

273.5

Property crime rate in 2010
Memphis:

96.0
U.S. Average:

276.4

Property crime rate in 2009
Memphis:

107.7
U.S. Average:

285.6

Property crime rate in 2008
Memphis:

133.1
U.S. Average:

302.2

Property crime rate in 2007
Memphis:

137.8
U.S. Average:

309.2

Property crime rate in 2006
Memphis:

47.1
U.S. Average:

317.3

Property crime rate in 2005
Memphis:

65.2
U.S. Average:

322.3

Property crime rate in 2004
Memphis:

34.6
U.S. Average:

327.4

Property crime rate in 2003
Memphis:

13.0
U.S. Average:

334.1
Murders per 100,000 population
Rapes per 100,000 population
Robberies per 100,000 population
Assaults per 100,000 population
Burglaries per 100,000 population
Thefts per 100,000 population
Auto thefts per 100,000 population
Arson per 100,000 population

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2020, including police officers: 3 (3 officers - 3 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.63
Missouri average:

2.52

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2019, including police officers: 3 (3 officers - 3 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.61
Missouri average:

2.47

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2018, including police officers: 3 (3 officers - 3 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.61
Missouri average:

2.39

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2017, including police officers: 2 (2 officers - 2 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.08
Missouri average:

2.44

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2016, including police officers: 3 (3 officers - 3 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.64
Missouri average:

2.44

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2015, including police officers: 3 (3 officers - 3 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.63
Missouri average:

2.44

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2014, including police officers: 3 (3 officers - 3 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.61
Missouri average:

2.47

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2013, including police officers: 3 (3 officers - 3 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.63
Missouri average:

2.42

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2012, including police officers: 3 (3 officers - 3 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.65
Missouri average:

2.42

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2011, including police officers: 3 (3 officers - 3 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.64
Missouri average:

2.45

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2010, including police officers: 3 (3 officers - 3 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.65
Missouri average:

2.48

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2009, including police officers: 4 (4 officers - 3 male; 1 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.05
Missouri average:

2.49

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2008, including police officers: 4 (4 officers - 4 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.05
Missouri average:

2.46

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2007, including police officers: 2 (2 officers - 2 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.00
Missouri average:

2.42

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2006, including police officers: 2 (1 officers - 1 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

0.50
Missouri average:

2.35

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2005, including police officers: 4 (4 officers - 3 male; 1 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.99
Missouri average:

2.30

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2004, including police officers: 5 (4 officers - 3 male; 1 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.98
Missouri average:

2.35

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2003, including police officers: 5 (4 officers - 3 male; 1 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.99
Missouri average:

2.35

Full-time Law Enforcement Employees in Memphis, MO
Full-time Law Enforcement Employees
Full-time Law Enforcement Employees - Officers
Full-time Law Enforcement Employees - Civilians

Zip codes: 63555.