Violent crime and murder have declined in Memphis, Nashville and most U.S. cities

According to a report from the Major Cities Chiefs Association, violent crime in Memphis has declined compared to last year, as have many major cities across the country.

The report includes preliminary data from 69 different U.S. cities compiled from the FBI's National Incident-Based Reporting System, showing that major violent crimes in those cities have declined by just over 6%. The compiled data tracks the first six months of the year, from January 1 to June 30, and compares it to the same period in 2023.

The Major Cities Chiefs Association is a group of police chiefs in America's most populous cities that addresses the challenges of policing. The organization includes cities such as Los Angeles and New York City, although New York City was not mentioned in the report released earlier this month.