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Amid a surge in violent crime that has many of the country's big cities on edge, the safety and security site SafeWise just released its annual report on 2021’s Most Dangerous Cities in the US. The nationwide study of violent crime and property crime rates found that Memphis is the 2nd most dangerous big city in the country. In Memphis, your risk of being a victim of violent crime in the last year was 1 in 90. Your risk of being a victim of property crime? 1 in 25.Memphis had a violen .
Violent crime rising in Memphis as summer approaches
Violent crime on the rise in Memphis By Brandon Richard | May 18, 2021 at 6:54 PM CDT - Updated May 18 at 7:19 PM
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - As people venture back out, violent crime is rising in Memphis, in particular, gun violence.
Memphis set a record for homicides last year and it could be on pace to do the same again this year.
Violent crime rising in Memphis as summer approaches
But there is some positive news. Some crimes are down, including burglaries.
WMC analyzed crime numbers from the Memphis Data Hub. The numbers show violent crime is on the rise compared to last year.