MEMPHIS, Tenn. — New data from the Memphis SAFE task force show significant reductions in major crime across the city through early November, with nearly every violent and property offense down compared with the same period last year.
The report, covering activity from October 1 through November 7, provides one of the clearest statistical pictures yet of the city’s enforcement surge. While the data cannot determine causation, the trends indicate that serious crime has dropped sharply since the operation began.
Arrest and enforcement totals
The task force reported 2,305 total arrests during the period, including 993 felony and 1,311 misdemeanor cases. Violent-warrant arrests totaled 346, led by domestic violence (149) and aggravated assault (135), followed by 22 homicide-related warrants and 30 for robbery. Recovered property and enforcement activity remained high, with 313 vehicles and 513 guns recovered. Officers conducted 26,029 traffic stops and issued 21,749 citations.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Total arrests | 2,305 |
| Felony arrests | 993 |
| Misdemeanor arrests | 1,311 |
| Violent-warrant arrests | 346 |
| Domestic-violence warrants | 149 |
| Aggravated-assault warrants | 135 |
| Homicide warrants | 22 |
| Robbery warrants | 30 |
| Recovered vehicles | 313 |
| Recovered guns | 513 |
| Traffic stops | 26,029 |
| Citations issued | 21,749 |
Serious-crime comparison
Each major offense category showed a measurable decline year over year. Robbery and motor-vehicle theft recorded the steepest drops, both falling by more than 60 percent.
| Offense type | 2025 | 2024 | Percent change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Murder | 11 | 21 | -47.6 |
| Aggravated assault | 404 | 759 | -46.8 |
| Sexual assault | 37 | 82 | -54.9 |
| Robbery | 88 | 239 | -63.2 |
| Burglary | 393 | 575 | -31.7 |
| Larceny | 1,726 | 2,883 | -40.1 |
| Motor-vehicle theft | 241 | 822 | -70.7 |
| Total serious crimes | 2,900 | 5,381 | -46.1 |
Overall, serious offenses fell by about 46 percent compared with 2024. Every tracked category declined, including aggravated assault and larceny, which historically account for a large share of citywide incidents.
Calls for service
The report also shows an overall decrease in police service calls, with total calls down nearly 20 percent from the same period last year. Higher-priority incidents, including violent emergencies, declined across the board.
| Priority | 2025 | 2024 | Percent change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Priority 0 | 360 | 624 | -42.3 |
| Priority 1 | 7,132 | 9,470 | -24.7 |
| Priority 2 | 21,138 | 24,793 | -14.7 |
| Priority 3 | 11,245 | 14,093 | -20.2 |
| Priority 4 | 12,578 | 13,762 | -8.6 |
| Priority 5 | 26,201 | 17,566 | +49.2 |
| Priority 6 | 3,217 | 21,844 | -85.3 |
| Total | 81,871 | 102,152 | -19.9 |
The only increase occurred in lower-priority calls, which typically involve non-urgent situations or community-assistance requests.
Trend direction
The daily-offense comparison chart included in the November 8 report shows a clear separation between 2025 and 2024, with this year’s totals trending steadily lower beginning in early October. That pattern corresponds with the start of the current Memphis SAFE operational period and suggests that overall incident levels have continued to fall through early November.
What the numbers show
The available data present a strong pattern: violent crime, property crime, and total calls for service are all lower than a year ago. Robberies, motor-vehicle thefts, and aggravated assaults—three of the city’s most persistent challenges—show some of the steepest declines. While future reports will determine whether those gains are lasting, the current snapshot indicates that the city’s enforcement strategy has coincided with measurable decreases in reported offenses and arrests targeting violent offenders.
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