Memphis Feb 18 Weekly Crime Report: 1166 Incidents and 71 Crime Stories
During the last week, a total of 1166 crimes were reported in Memphis. The most common crime was theft, with 440 cases, followed by assault with 274 cases. Other crimes reported included miscellaneous offenses (153), arrests (87), burglary (77), vandalism (61), robbery (23), trespass (22), arson (12), and shooting (7). The data shows a high prevalence of theft and assault in the place, accounting for nearly 61% of the total crimes reported. The number of severe crimes such as arson and shooting is comparatively low, yet concerning. The data suggests a pressing need for effective measures to curb the rising incidents of theft and assault in the place. While the number of arrests is significant, it’s clear that more proactive measures could be beneficial in preventing these crimes.
| Incidents | Last Week |
|---|---|
| Theft | 440 |
| Assault | 274 |
| Other | 153 |
| Arrest | 87 |
| Burglary | 77 |
| Vandalism | 61 |
| Robbery | 23 |
| Trespass | 22 |
| Arson | 12 |
| Shooting | 7 |
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