We must tackle the domestic violence challenge in Memphis and Shelby County
Domestic violence is a big part of our violent crime challenge, and we must tackle it aggressively. According to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigat...
Domestic violence is a big part of our violent crime challenge, and we must tackle it aggressively. According to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, in calendar year 2022, there were 16,232 reported domestic violence offenses in Shelby County, with 14,158 occurring in Memphis. We are keeping pace with that this year, with 8,314 reported domestic violence offenses countywide during the first half of 2023 and 7,346 of those in Memphis. These figures represent only those incidents reported to law enforcement.