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Accessing public records in Memphis, TN

Memphis is incorporated with a local city government which will contain some public records. But most public records are held by Shelby County court and the county clerk's office. Local law enforcement agencies will also hold records related to criminal offenses. These agencies are Shelby County Sheriff's Office and Memphis Police Department. Forrest City is one of the larger near by cities.

The below state agencies will also hold records for Memphis residents.

Tennessee Department of Health: Provides access to vital records such as birth certificates, death certificates, marriage certificates, and divorce records.

Tennessee Department of Correction: Provides access to records related to incarcerated individuals, including inmate records and prison information.

Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security: Manages records related to driver's licenses, vehicle registrations, and driving records.

Tennessee Secretary of State: Maintains records related to business entities, including corporate filings, trademarks, and trade names.

In addition, other state entities that may contain records and reports in Shelby County include University of Tennessee: Health Science Center, University of Memphis, Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority, West Tennessee Violent Crime Task Force, Southwest Tennessee Community College and Christian Brothers University.

Complete public record stats in Memphis, TN

Crime rates in Memphis, TN

Primary law enforecment agencies in Memphis

Name Type County City
Shelby County Sheriff's Office County Shelby
Memphis Police Department City Shelby Memphis
On average, overall crime occurs 335% more than the national average and is solved 18% of the time. In Memphis, Aggravated Assault is committed at a per capita rate (1767.7 / 100k residents) which is 559% higher than the national average. Over the last 5 years, Aggravated Assault occurred 11209.4 times per year. And the least common crime is Rape but is still committed 82% more than the national average. And is solved 27.85% of the time.

Reporting Agency: Memphis Police Department (per capita = reports per 100,000 residents)

Aggravated Assault

Per Capita Rate: 1767.7 | Last Year Count: 12139 | 5-Year Average Count: 11209.4 | Solved (5yr ave): 24.33%
Memphis's per capita rate is 559% higher than national rate.

+559%

Violent Crime

Per Capita Rate: 2259.2 | Last Year Count: 15129 | 5-Year Average Count: 14326.4 | Solved (5yr ave): 23.8%
Memphis's per capita rate is 493% higher than national rate.

+493%

Robbery

Per Capita Rate: 379.3 | Last Year Count: 2324 | 5-Year Average Count: 2405 | Solved (5yr ave): 18.95%
Memphis's per capita rate is 367% higher than national rate.

+367%

Arson

Per Capita Rate: 53 | Last Year Count: 329 | 5-Year Average Count: 336.2 | Solved (5yr ave): 8.09%
Memphis's per capita rate is 386% higher than national rate.

+386%

Homicide

Per Capita Rate: 39.5 | Last Year Count: 269 | 5-Year Average Count: 250.2 | Solved (5yr ave): 39.25%
Memphis's per capita rate is 527% higher than national rate.

+527%

Burglary

Per Capita Rate: 1058.8 | Last Year Count: 6022 | 5-Year Average Count: 6714.4 | Solved (5yr ave): 7.63%
Memphis's per capita rate is 292% higher than national rate.

+292%

Motor Vehicle Theft

Per Capita Rate: 914.9 | Last Year Count: 10924 | 5-Year Average Count: 5801.6 | Solved (5yr ave): 11.72%
Memphis's per capita rate is 224% higher than national rate.

+224%

Larceny

Per Capita Rate: 4261.1 | Last Year Count: 27837 | 5-Year Average Count: 27021.4 | Solved (5yr ave): 10.86%
Memphis's per capita rate is 204% higher than national rate.

+204%

Rape

Per Capita Rate: 72.8 | Last Year Count: 300 | 5-Year Average Count: 461.8 | Solved (5yr ave): 27.85%
Memphis's per capita rate is 82% higher than national rate.

+82%

Property Crime

Per Capita Rate: 6234.8 | Last Year Count: 44783 | 5-Year Average Count: 39537.4 | Solved (5yr ave): 10.44%
Memphis's per capita rate is 219% higher than national rate.

+219%

Income distribution in Memphis, TN

The household income level of Under $5,000 is 103% more common than the national average, making up 6.4% of the population. And the household income level of $150,000 Over is -52% less common than the national average, making up 8.3% of the population in Memphis.

Income Household Under $5,000 (Memphis is 103.47% higher than National Ave.)

6.4%

Income Household $5,000 To $10,000 (Memphis is 73.07% higher than National Ave.)

4.2%

Income Household $10,000 To $15,000 (Memphis is 83.55% higher than National Ave.)

7.1%

Income Household $15,000 To $20,000 (Memphis is 45.46% higher than National Ave.)

5.3%

Income Household $20,000 To $25,000 (Memphis is 56.32% higher than National Ave.)

6%

Income Household $25,000 To $35,000 (Memphis is 51.35% higher than National Ave.)

11.8%

Income Household $35,000 To $50,000 (Memphis is 32.95% higher than National Ave.)

14.4%

Income Household $50,000 To $75,000 (Memphis is 9.38% higher than National Ave.)

17.4%

Income Household $75,000 To $100,000 (Memphis is -21% less than National Ave.)

9.6%

Income Household $100,000 To $150,000 (Memphis is -38.81% less than National Ave.)

9.6%

Income Household $150,000 Over (Memphis is -52.78% less than National Ave.)

8.3%

Education levels in Memphis, TN

Colleges in Shelby County

Name Type
University of Tennessee: Health Science Center University or College
University of Memphis University or College
Southwest Tennessee Community College University or College
Christian Brothers University University or College
The education level of Highschool is 26% more common than the national average, making up 30.9% of the population. And the education level of College Or Above is -20% less common than the national average, making up 27% of the population in Memphis.

Less Than Highschool (Memphis is 23.43% higher than National Ave.)

13.4%

Highschool (Memphis is 26.8% higher than National Ave.)

30.9%

Some College (Memphis is 5.45% higher than National Ave.)

28.6%

Bachelors (Memphis is -20.05% less than National Ave.)

16.4%

Graduate Degree (Memphis is -20.72% less than National Ave.)

10.6%

College Or Above (Memphis is -20.31% less than National Ave.)

27%

Stem Degree (Memphis is -8.95% less than National Ave.)

38.7%

Socioeconimics in Memphis, TN

In Memphis, the Poverty percent is 92% higher than the national average, making up 24.2% of the population. And Limited English percent is -61% lower than the national average, making up 2% of the population.

Married (Memphis is -29.63% less than National Ave.)

31.4%

Divorced (Memphis is 20.31% higher than National Ave.)

14.7%

Never Married (Memphis is 41.07% higher than National Ave.)

48.1%

Widowed (Memphis is 7.69% higher than National Ave.)

5.7%

Home Ownership (Memphis is -21.23% less than National Ave.)

46.8%

Rent Burden (Memphis is 16.78% higher than National Ave.)

35%

Labor Force Participation (Memphis is 1.46% higher than National Ave.)

63.3%

Unemployment Rate (Memphis is 60.06% higher than National Ave.)

9%

Disabled (Memphis is 11.76% higher than National Ave.)

13.4%

Poverty (Memphis is 92.72% higher than National Ave.)

24.2%

Limited English (Memphis is -61.87% less than National Ave.)

2%

Commute Time (Memphis is -15.79% less than National Ave.)

21.7%

Health Uninsured (Memphis is 72.73% higher than National Ave.)

14.2%

Demograhics in Memphis, TN

Black (Memphis is 408.93% higher than National Ave.)

64.6%

White (Memphis is -57.1% less than National Ave.)

27.1%

Hispanic (Memphis is -60.3% less than National Ave.)

7.7%

Other (Memphis is -38.27% less than National Ave.)

3.7%

Multiple (Memphis is -62.16% less than National Ave.)

2.7%

Asian (Memphis is -72.99% less than National Ave.)

1.7%

Native (Memphis is -59.43% less than National Ave.)

0.3%

Pacific (Memphis is -100% less than National Ave.)

0%

Age distribution in Memphis, TN

Age Under 10 (Memphis is 21% higher than National Ave.)

14.2%

Age 10 To 19 (Memphis is 3.85% higher than National Ave.)

13.2%

Age 20s (Memphis is 17.25% higher than National Ave.)

16%

Age 30s (Memphis is 4.72% higher than National Ave.)

14%

Age 40s (Memphis is -4.35% less than National Ave.)

11.5%

Age 50s (Memphis is -6.8% less than National Ave.)

11.5%

Age 60s (Memphis is 1.83% higher than National Ave.)

11.1%

Age 70s (Memphis is -9.44% less than National Ave.)

5.9%

Age Over 80 (Memphis is -26.16% less than National Ave.)

2.7%

General info in Memphis, TN

County Name Shelby
Population 1,034,500
Population Proper 634,139
Density 852.1
Age Median 34.20 (Memphis is -7.38% less than National Ave.)
Family Size 3.41 (Memphis is 8.5% higher than National Ave.)
Family Dual Income 43.70 (Memphis is -16.38% less than National Ave.)
Income Individual Median 27,564.00 (Memphis is -23.05% less than National Ave.)
Home Value 113,495.00 (Memphis is -64.22% less than National Ave.)
Rent Median 965.00 (Memphis is -21.94% less than National Ave.)
Rent Burden 35.00 (Memphis is 16.78% higher than National Ave.)

All crime reporting agencies in Memphis and Shelby County

Name Type County City
Shelby County Sheriff's Office County Shelby
Collierville Police Department City Shelby Collierville
Germantown Police Department City Shelby Germantown
Millington Police Department City Shelby Millington
University of Tennessee: Health Science Center University or College Shelby
Bartlett Police Department City Shelby Bartlett
University of Memphis University or College Shelby
Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority Other Shelby
West Tennessee Violent Crime Task Force Other Shelby
Southwest Tennessee Community College University or College Shelby
Christian Brothers University University or College Shelby
Memphis Police Department City Shelby Memphis

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