‘Far from the finish line:’ Mayor Young praises data showing drop in Memphis crime

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis Mayor Paul Young is touting a decrease in crime across the city.

According to data from the City of Memphis, there have been 35,851 reports of major crimes so far this year. The number indicates a decrease from 53,806 at the same time last year and 65,794 during the same period in 2023.

The City’s data indicates a 26.22 percent drop in major crimes city-wide…

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