MPD Public Safety Incidents

What this tracks

This dataset records all public safety incidents reported to the Memphis Police Department, including crimes like theft, assault, and homicide.

Why it matters to you

If you’re considering moving to a new neighborhood in Memphis, this data shows you which areas have higher crime rates—helping you choose a safer location for your family. Business owners can use it to assess security risks before leasing a storefront or hiring additional security.

How to read this data

UCR_Category — The type of crime, such as “HOMICIDE” or “THEFT.”
Street_Address — Where the incident occurred, like “3800 KELLEY CIR.”
Offense_Datetime — When the crime happened, stored as a timestamp (e.g., 1771047900000).
Ward — The city ward where the incident took place (e.g., “322”).

Try it yourself

Search for your street name or ZIP code in the dataset to see recent incidents near your home or business.