{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/united-states/memphis","updatedAt":"2026-07-29T17:45:19.479Z","place":{"city":"Memphis","country":"United States","countryCode":"US","lat":35.14953,"lon":-90.04898},"safety":{"score":74,"level":"SAFE","answer":"Yes — generally safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":78,"confidence":0.87,"caps":[],"databaseScore":76,"travellerSentiment":{"score":63,"label":"Mixed","summary":"Recent studies and news reports suggest a perception of Memphis as one of the less safe large U.S. cities, though official government advisories remain at a low level.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":55,"weight":0.35},{"label":"Robbery risk","score":62,"weight":0.45},{"label":"Pickpocket risk","score":78,"weight":0.2}]},"categories":[{"key":"crime","label":"Crime","score":64,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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Recent news indicates ongoing discussions and efforts around crime reduction, but also highlights concerns about the effectiveness of certain task forces and rankings that place Memphis among less safe large U.S. cities.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Memphis has a homicide rate higher than the US average, indicating a moderate risk of violent crime, including robbery, particularly in certain neighborhoods."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Pickpocketing and bag-snatching can occur in crowded tourist areas, public transport, and busy streets."},"safeAreas":["Midtown Memphis","East Memphis","Cordova"],"avoidAreas":["South Memphis","North Memphis"],"scams":["Distraction theft, where a group may try to distract you while one member pickpockets you.","Fake police officers demanding money or identification."],"zones":[{"name":"Downtown Memphis","level":"caution","note":"While a hub for tourism and business, some areas can be less safe after dark; petty crime is a concern."},{"name":"Midtown Memphis","level":"safe","note":"Generally considered a safe and vibrant area with a mix of residential and commercial spaces."},{"name":"East Memphis","level":"safe","note":"Predominantly residential and commercial, this area is generally considered safe with lower crime rates."},{"name":"Cordova","level":"safe","note":"A suburban area with a lower crime rate, generally safe for visitors."},{"name":"South Memphis","level":"avoid","note":"This area has historically experienced higher crime rates, and caution is advised."},{"name":"North Memphis","level":"avoid","note":"Similar to South Memphis, this area has higher crime statistics and should be approached with significant caution."}]}}