Just in case you missed it in the paper on Sunday, Millington is experiencing a crime rate similar to Memphis’ high rate. For the most part, the incident’s aren’t nearly as violent in Millington as they are in Memphis.

From the article…

Unlike in Memphis, its big-city neighbor to the south, violent crime is not a fearful issue in Millington.

In 2006, Millington recorded no murders, three rapes, 19 robberies and 58 aggravated assaults, according to Tennessee Bureau of Investigation crime statistics.

Compare that with Memphis, which logged nearly 150 murders, 427 rapes, 5,341 robberies and 7,690 aggravated assaults for the year.

What do you think can be done to help curtail crime in Millington? Leave a comment.

Link: Millington mirrors Memphis in offenses per 1,000 residents