Memphis Crime Stories is an ongoing project by The Commercial Appeal to track crime in the Memphis area.

How can I use this?

• Online Neighborhood Watch

  Knowing what to expect is key to keeping your neighborhood safe. You can browse through a listing of incidents from your street or zip code, or examine recent crimes city-wide.

• Crime Prevention

  As the site continues to evolve, we will provide you with ways to helpful tips on how to prevent crime in your area.

How it’s done

Our information comes primarily from the Memphis Police Department’s incident report database. Other incidents are hand-entered into our system. Police narratives are filtered to protect the privacy of those involved.