2. Memphis
Between 2023 and 2024, aggravated assault and robbery each showed a decline of approximately 100 incidents YTD. Car thefts witnessed the greatest decline, with nearly 1,100 fewer cases in 2024. On the other side, Memphis’ murder rate continues to rise, reaching 55 in 2024, so it deserves to be on the list of the US cities with highest homicide rates in 2024. These figures may appear to be overpowering, but they are comparable to those of other major cities. According to Safe Home’s 2024 Crime Rates in US Cities Report, Memphis currently has 43 homicides per 100,000 inhabitants, surpassing Baltimore, and Detroit. According to police records, the number of women killed in Memphis has more than doubled since this time last year. According to the most recent Memphis Police figures, 80 killings have occurred thus far in 2024. Of these, 15 were women. During the same period in 2023, there were 77 homicides, with only seven women. Advocates describe the figures as frightening, and Memphis is also one of the 30 most dangerous cities in US.
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