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Memphis police report year‑to‑date drops in Part 1 crimes; council presses for larceny detail and vehicle‑recovery fixes
Summary
At a Dec. 16 committee meeting, Memphis Police Department presented year‑to‑date declines across major Part 1 crime categories, while council members asked for precinct‑level breakdowns of larceny, details on repeat shoplifting, and clearer communication for recovered stolen vehicles and tow fees.
Memphis — The Memphis Police Department told City Council committees on Dec. 16 that Part 1 crimes across the city have fallen in 2025 compared with prior years, but several council members said the numbers mask neighborhood concerns about persistent larceny and gaps in vehicle‑recovery notifications.
Chief CJ Davis opened the Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee with a year‑to‑date review of Part 1 crime categories, reporting declines in murder, aggravated assault, robbery, burglary, larceny and motor‑vehicle thefts. Davis highlighted sizable reductions in vehicle thefts — from 9,394 in 2024 to 5,393 in 2025 — and said the department has taken ‘‘over 800 guns off the street’’ in recent months.
The mayor’s ComStat process and targeted deployments were cited as central to the trend. ‘‘Every Thursday, we do the deep dive,’’ Davis said, describing weekly reviews that inform where to deploy patrols and…
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