MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Murders in Memphis are down 44% in the first six months of 2026, compared to the same time last year, and motor vehicle thefts are down 62%.
That’s according to statistics presented by Police Chief C.J. Davis to city council members on Tuesday. Numbers were down significantly across all seven categories of crime presented.
There have been 62 murders reported in the city through June 11 this year, compared to 110 at the same time last year.
It’s unclear how much of the crime drop can be attributed to the presence of the National Guard and other agencies with the Memphis Safe Task Force, which began a surge in the city last October…