MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Despite two deadly shootings on Christmas, the Memphis Police Department’s initial numbers show a substantial drop-off in crime this Christmas compared to 2024.
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That’s especially the case for major property crimes.
According to city data, calls for robberies, burglaries, larceny, and car thefts were all more than cut in half from December 25, 2024.
The biggest change was the number of reported car thefts, with 26 in 2024 and just two reported in 2025…