What this tracks
This dataset maps the geographic boundaries of Memphis Police Department precincts.
Why it matters to you
Knowing your precinct helps you quickly find the right police contacts for neighborhood concerns. If you’re reporting a non-emergency issue like a suspicious vehicle or noise complaint, this tells you which precinct office to call. Business owners can use this to identify their precinct’s community liaison officer for safety consultations.
How to read this data
precinct — The name of the police precinct (e.g., “Austin Peay”).
prct_code — A numeric identifier for the precinct (e.g., 1).
Area_SqMi — The precinct’s size in square miles (e.g., 38.3).
Try it yourself
Find your precinct by matching your address to the map at [Memphis Open Data portal], then note the precinct name for future police non-emergency calls.