Cities / Memphis
Is Memphis, TN safe?
It depends on the neighborhood. Of the 96 Memphis neighborhoods we score (average 51/100), 26 are comfortable to walk around with normal awareness and 70 call for more care, especially after dark. Green means comfortable on foot; red means we would not walk it casually.
Safest neighborhoods in Memphis
- 1Arlington· MemphisLocated in northeast Shelby County along Interstate 40, Arlington is a prosperous suburban town known for its charming historic Depot Square…94Go
- 2Lakeland· MemphisLakeland is a sprawling, scenic suburban municipality in Shelby County known for tree-lined residential subdivisions, Garner Lake, and…94Go
- 3Fisherville· MemphisFisherville is a tranquil, exurban community characterized by large-lot single-family homes, equestrian properties, and open farmland. It offers…91Go
- 4Rosemark· MemphisLocated in northeast Shelby County, Rosemark is a preserved historic farming community defined by rolling agricultural fields, historic homesteads…90Go
- 5River Oaks Northwest· MemphisRiver Oaks Northwest is a leafy, tranquil enclave in East Memphis characterized by upscale single-family homes, manicured estates, and quiet…90Go
All Memphis neighborhoods by safety score
Go — 17 areas
Comfortable to walk around, day or evening.
- Arlington· MemphisLocated in northeast Shelby County along Interstate 40, Arlington is a prosperous suburban town known for its charming historic Depot Square…94Go
- Lakeland· MemphisLakeland is a sprawling, scenic suburban municipality in Shelby County known for tree-lined residential subdivisions, Garner Lake, and…94Go
- Fisherville· MemphisFisherville is a tranquil, exurban community characterized by large-lot single-family homes, equestrian properties, and open farmland. It offers…91Go
- Rosemark· MemphisLocated in northeast Shelby County, Rosemark is a preserved historic farming community defined by rolling agricultural fields, historic homesteads…90Go
- River Oaks Northwest· MemphisRiver Oaks Northwest is a leafy, tranquil enclave in East Memphis characterized by upscale single-family homes, manicured estates, and quiet…90Go
- Harbor Town· MemphisSituated on Mud Island along the Wolf River Harbor and Mississippi River, Harbor Town is an upscale, New Urbanist planned neighborhood featuring…89Go
- River Oaks Southeast· MemphisRiver Oaks Southeast is an upscale, leafy East Memphis neighborhood characterized by large estate homes, manicured lawns, and quiet cul-de-sacs…87Go
- Shelby Farms· MemphisShelby Farms is centered around one of the largest urban parks in the United States, bordered by suburban East Memphis and Cordova. The district is…86Go
- Bolton· MemphisBolton is an exurban and agricultural enclave situated near Arlington and Lakeland in northeast Shelby County. Known for its open acreage, equestrian…86Go
- Rosemary Lane· MemphisRosemary Lane is a peaceful, leafy residential enclave tucked away in the Shady Grove and Riverdale corridor of East Memphis. It features manicured…86Go
- Chickasaw Gardens East· MemphisChickasaw Gardens East is an elegant, established neighborhood known for its historic estates, mature tree canopy, and peaceful residential…84Go
- Chickasaw Gardens West· MemphisChickasaw Gardens West is an upscale historic neighborhood in central Memphis characterized by stately homes, mature tree canopies, and manicured…82Go
- White Station· MemphisSituated in East Memphis, White Station is a quiet, tree-lined neighborhood that combines suburban tranquility with robust retail corridors. It…82Go
- Southwind Northwest· MemphisSouthwind Northwest is a manicured suburban sector of Memphis nestled near corporate offices and championship golf facilities. The area features…81Go
- Cordova North· MemphisCordova North is an expansive suburban sector defined by subdivision living, strip retail corridors along Germantown Parkway, and proximity to major…80Go
- Cordova East· MemphisCordova East is an expansive suburban enclave located in eastern Shelby County, characterized by quiet subdivisions, community parks, and…80Go
- Oak Grove North· MemphisOak Grove North is an established suburban neighborhood located in East Memphis near the Germantown border. It features tree-lined streets…80Go
Go, stay aware — 9 areas
Fine with normal city awareness.
- Cordova Southwest· MemphisCordova Southwest is a sprawling suburban residential and commercial district located in eastern Memphis adjacent to Shelby Farms Park. Characterized…78Go, stay aware
- Chickasaw Gardens Northeast· MemphisChickasaw Gardens Northeast is a prestigious, tree-lined residential neighborhood characterized by mid-century estates, expansive lawns, and private…78Go, stay aware
- Elmore Park· MemphisElmore Park is a mature, tree-lined residential neighborhood characterized by mid-century ranch-style homes and well-maintained properties. Situated…78Go, stay aware
- Southwind Southeast· MemphisSouthwind is a manicured suburban community in Southeast Memphis best known for hosting the PGA Tour's FedEx St. Jude Championship at TPC Southwind…76Go, stay aware
- Millington· MemphisLocated roughly 15 miles north of downtown Memphis in northern Shelby County, Millington is a proud military and working-class suburban community. It…75Go, stay aware
- Southwind Southwest· MemphisSouthwind Southwest is a quiet, car-centric suburban district in Southeast Memphis adjacent to the prestigious TPC Southwind golf course. The area…74Go, stay aware
- Lucy· MemphisLucy is a sprawling, semi-rural neighborhood situated between Frayser and Millington along the Highway 51 corridor. Dominated by modest single-family…72Go, stay aware
- Oak Grove South· MemphisOak Grove South is an established suburban neighborhood featuring mid-century to late-20th-century single-family homes, mature trees, and quiet…71Go, stay aware
- Overton· MemphisCentered around the historic 342-acre Overton Park and its adjacent arts and dining district, Overton is a leafy, culturally rich Midtown…68Go, stay aware
Caution — 21 areas
Go in daylight and stay on the busier streets.
- Lenox· MemphisLenox is an established, tree-lined residential enclave in Midtown Memphis characterized by early 20th-century bungalows, craftsman homes, and quiet…64Caution
- Cooper-Young Northeast· MemphisCooper-Young Northeast is an eclectic, historic enclave in Midtown Memphis known for its 1920s Craftsman bungalows, independent businesses, and…60Caution
- Cooper-Young West· MemphisCooper-Young West features tree-lined residential streets filled with Craftsman bungalows adjacent to a bustling entertainment and arts corridor. The…60Caution
- The Village Northeast· MemphisThe Village Northeast is a mid-century residential neighborhood in northeast Memphis characterized by single-family ranch homes, cul-de-sacs, and…58Caution
- Berclair Southeast· MemphisBerclair Southeast is an established mid-century neighborhood in Memphis characterized by modest post-war ranch homes and a bustling commercial strip…58Caution
- Stonewall Place· MemphisStonewall Place is a historic residential street and district in Midtown Memphis, renowned for its broad tree canopy and well-preserved early…58Caution
- Cooper-Young Southwest· MemphisLocated in Midtown Memphis, Cooper-Young Southwest features historic early-20th-century craftsman bungalows, tree-lined residential streets, and…54Caution
- Midtown· MemphisMidtown Memphis is a sprawling, leafy urban district packed with historic residential enclaves, independent boutiques, and two major entertainment…54Caution
- Normal North· MemphisNormal North is situated just north of the University of Memphis main campus, characterized by a mix of mid-century single-family homes, student…54Caution
- Berclair Northeast· MemphisBerclair Northeast is a mid-century, working-class neighborhood in east-central Memphis characterized by modest ranch homes and a culturally diverse…52Caution
- Broad Avenue Arts District· MemphisBroad Avenue Arts District is a revitalized historic commercial strip in Memphis known for vibrant street art, independent artisan shops, craft…52Caution
- Buntyn· MemphisBuntyn is a historic, tree-shaded residential enclave in East Memphis characterized by well-preserved 1920s Craftsman bungalows. Positioned just west…50Caution
- Berclair Southwest· MemphisBerclair Southwest is a post-WWII working-class neighborhood in Memphis characterized by modest brick ranch homes and busy commercial corridors along…50Caution
- Sylvan Heights· MemphisSylvan Heights is an established, modest residential community in Memphis characterized by mid-century single-family homes, mature trees, and…49Caution
- Raleigh Northeast· MemphisLocated in northeast Memphis along corridors like Austin Peay Highway and Covington Pike, Raleigh Northeast blends mid-century residential…48Caution
- Capleville· MemphisCapleville is situated in southeastern Shelby County near the Mississippi state line, characterized by massive distribution centers, freight…47Caution
- Egypt· MemphisEgypt is an established suburban neighborhood located in northeastern Memphis, characterized by post-war ranch-style homes, quiet side streets, and…46Caution
- Raleigh Southwest· MemphisRaleigh Southwest is a working-class, primarily suburban-style community in northeast Memphis featuring mid-century ranch homes and commercial strips…46Caution
- Berclair West· MemphisBerclair West is a working-class, mid-century residential neighborhood in Memphis known primarily for its vibrant international food scene along…46Caution
- Normal South· MemphisNormal South is a modest residential neighborhood located immediately south of the University of Memphis campus. It features a blend of student…45Caution
- The Edge District South· MemphisSituated between Downtown and the Medical District, The Edge District South is a historically automotive and industrial corridor undergoing active…45Caution
No-go after dark — 49 areas
Not recommended for casual walking around.
- Whitehaven Outer East· MemphisWhitehaven Outer East is a predominantly suburban, mid-century residential section of South Memphis situated near Memphis International Airport. It…44No-go after dark
- Berclair Northwest· MemphisBerclair Northwest is an established working-class neighborhood in Northeast Memphis characterized by modest mid-century ranch-style homes…44No-go after dark
- Uptown· MemphisUptown is a historically rich, mixed-income neighborhood situated immediately north of Downtown Memphis and along the Wolf River Harbor. It blends…44No-go after dark
- Downtown· MemphisDowntown Memphis is the cultural and civic heart of the city, situated along the bluffs overlooking the Mississippi River. The neighborhood blends…42No-go after dark
- The Edge District North· MemphisSituated between Downtown Memphis and the Medical District, The Edge District is a historic automotive and music corridor undergoing revitalization…42No-go after dark
- Hickory Hill Southeast· MemphisHickory Hill Southeast is a dense, suburban-style section of Southeast Memphis characterized by single-family subdivisions interspersed with large…41No-go after dark
- Whitehaven East· MemphisWhitehaven East is an established, predominantly African American community in South Memphis positioned between Memphis International Airport and the…41No-go after dark
- Nonconnah· MemphisNonconnah is a sprawling commercial and industrial district in southern Memphis centered along Nonconnah Creek, the Nonconnah Parkway (Bill Morris…40No-go after dark
- Whitehaven South· MemphisWhitehaven South is a primarily residential, mid-century suburban community located south of Memphis International Airport near the Mississippi state…40No-go after dark
- Boxtown Northeast· MemphisBoxtown Northeast is an historically rooted, quiet, and semi-rural residential community located on the industrial fringe of Southwest Memphis. The…39No-go after dark
- Lauderdale Courts· MemphisOriginally built as a 1930s New Deal public housing complex, Lauderdale Courts has been revitalized and renamed Uptown Square, offering mixed-income…38No-go after dark
- Boxtown Southwest· MemphisBoxtown is a historic, semi-rural African American community established by freed slaves in the late 19th century in the far southwestern corner of…38No-go after dark
- Hickory Hill Outer Northeast· MemphisHickory Hill Outer Northeast is a sprawling, late-20th-century suburban district in southeast Memphis characterized by wide arterial avenues, strip…37No-go after dark
- Whitehaven Southwest· MemphisWhitehaven Southwest is an established suburban-style neighborhood in South Memphis dominated by mid-century single-family ranch homes and…37No-go after dark
- Binghampton East· MemphisBinghampton East is an evolving Midtown-adjacent neighborhood in Memphis characterized by an active arts and light-industrial district along Broad…36No-go after dark
- Whitehaven North· MemphisWhitehaven North is an urban-suburban community in South Memphis positioned just north of the Graceland estate and west of Memphis International…36No-go after dark
- Medical District North· MemphisMedical District North in Memphis connects major regional healthcare and biomedical complexes with historic residential and light industrial blocks…35No-go after dark
- Westwood South· MemphisWestwood South is a low-density, predominantly residential neighborhood located in the southwestern corner of Memphis near the Mississippi state…35No-go after dark
- Hickory Hill Northeast· MemphisLocated in southeast Memphis, Hickory Hill Northeast consists of 1970s and 1980s single-family subdivisions mixed with large apartment complexes and…35No-go after dark
- Hickory Hill Outer Southeast· MemphisHickory Hill is an expansive, car-centric suburban district in outer southeast Memphis filled with strip malls, residential subdivisions, and…35No-go after dark
- Binghampton South· MemphisBinghampton South is a transitioning urban neighborhood positioned centrally between Midtown and East Memphis. While historic disinvestment has left…35No-go after dark
- Hickory Hill Central· MemphisHickory Hill Central is a sprawling, auto-centric commercial and residential district in Southeast Memphis. Developed as a suburban retail hub in the…34No-go after dark
- Hickory Hill North· MemphisHickory Hill North is a sprawling, vehicle-oriented suburban sector in southeast Memphis largely developed in the 1970s and 1980s. It features a mix…34No-go after dark
- Hickory Hill Outer Southwest· MemphisHickory Hill Outer Southwest is a sprawling, auto-centric district in southeast Memphis characterized by strip malls, mid-century subdivisions, and…34No-go after dark
- Parkway Village Southeast· MemphisParkway Village Southeast is a post-war suburban district in Southeast Memphis characterized by single-family ranch homes, apartment complexes, and…34No-go after dark
- Hickory Hill Southwest· MemphisHickory Hill Southwest is a predominantly residential and auto-centric commercial district in Southeast Memphis, characterized by post-war…34No-go after dark
- Oakville Northeast· MemphisOakville Northeast is an established Southeast Memphis neighborhood characterized by mid-century single-family homes, automotive shops, and…34No-go after dark
- Northaven· MemphisNorthaven is an unincorporated suburban and semi-rural residential enclave located just north of the Frayser neighborhood and south of Millington in…34No-go after dark
- Binghampton West· MemphisBinghampton West is a historic, transitioning Midtown-adjacent neighborhood characterized by industrial spaces, grassroots community initiatives, and…33No-go after dark
- Hickory Hill Northwest· MemphisHickory Hill Northwest is a suburban-style residential and commercial area in southeast Memphis featuring strip malls, apartment communities, and…33No-go after dark
- Bellevue West· MemphisBellevue West is a historic, predominantly residential urban neighborhood in South Memphis centered near South Bellevue Boulevard and the Soulsville…32No-go after dark
- Medical District South· MemphisMedical District South is a transitional urban corridor situated directly south of Memphis's primary hospital and biomedical core. The neighborhood…32No-go after dark
- Morningside Park· MemphisMorningside Park is a residential neighborhood located in inner South Memphis, just southeast of Downtown and the Medical District. It features…31No-go after dark
- Parkway Village West· MemphisParkway Village West is an established suburban neighborhood in Southeast Memphis characterized by mid-century ranch-style homes, multi-family…31No-go after dark
- Parkway Village Northeast· MemphisParkway Village Northeast is a predominantly residential mid-century neighborhood in Southeast Memphis characterized by single-family ranch homes and…30No-go after dark
- The Village Southwest· MemphisThe Village Southwest is an established, predominantly residential neighborhood located in Southwest Memphis near Westwood and Whitehaven…28No-go after dark
- Bellevue North· MemphisBellevue North is an urban residential and mixed-use corridor situated just north of Midtown Memphis along North Bellevue Boulevard. The area…28No-go after dark
- South Memphis· MemphisSouth Memphis is a historic urban district world-famous as the cradle of American soul music and home to the Soulsville USA cultural corridor…28No-go after dark
- Hollywood Southwest· MemphisHollywood Southwest is a historic, working-class residential and commercial pocket situated in North Memphis along the Jackson and Chelsea Avenue…28No-go after dark
- Mallory· MemphisMallory is an established residential and light-industrial community located in South Memphis near the Interstate 55 corridor. It features historic…28No-go after dark
- Oakville Southwest· MemphisOakville Southwest is an industrial and lower-income residential sector in Southeast Memphis near the airport logistics core. Characterized by…27No-go after dark
- Bellevue Southeast· MemphisBellevue Southeast is an urban South Memphis neighborhood centered around the South Bellevue Boulevard corridor just south of Midtown. The area…26No-go after dark
- Westwood North· MemphisWestwood North is a residential and semi-industrial neighborhood in Southwest Memphis, situated just south of Interstate 55 and east of US-61 (South…25No-go after dark
- Hollywood East· MemphisHollywood East is an older, predominantly working-class residential neighborhood in North-Central Memphis bordered by commercial and light industrial…25No-go after dark
- Frayser· MemphisFrayser is a sprawling, historically working-class neighborhood located in North Memphis, characterized by post-war ranch homes, retail strip…22No-go after dark
- Hollywood Northwest· MemphisHollywood Northwest is a historic, predominantly residential urban neighborhood in North Memphis characterized by modest single-family bungalows…22No-go after dark
- North Memphis South· MemphisNorth Memphis South is a historic urban neighborhood situated just northeast of Downtown Memphis characterized by older single-family homes…20No-go after dark
- North Memphis North· MemphisNorth Memphis North is an established, predominantly residential and light-industrial district situated north of downtown Memphis. The neighborhood…20No-go after dark
- Orange Mound· MemphisOrange Mound is a storied, historic residential neighborhood in Southeast Memphis known for its rich cultural legacy, strong communal roots, and…20No-go after dark
Memphis safety questions
What is the safest neighborhood in Memphis?
Arlington scores highest at 94/100, followed by Lakeland (94) and Fisherville (91).
Is Memphis safe to walk at night?
In the 17 green-rated areas, generally yes with normal awareness. In the 70 orange or red areas, stick to busy, lit streets or take a ride after dark.
Which Memphis areas should visitors be careful in?
Our lowest-scoring areas are Orange Mound (20), North Memphis North (20), North Memphis South (20). Visit in daylight and stay on the main streets.
How does VibeLoco score Memphis neighborhoods?
Each score blends recent reported crime and local news with Census data on income, poverty and housing, refreshed nightly. Walk and bike scores are shown separately.