Downtown Memphis and the riverfront, including the South Main Arts District, the Pinch District, Uptown, Mud Island and the medical / civic core. Encompasses the heaviest tourist and event-driven activity along Beale Street, Riverside Drive and Main Street.
Over the 90 days ending June 2026, the MPD recorded 1,758 crime incidents in North Main, about 32% more than the previous 90 days. The most common were simple assault and dest.
Key landmarks: Beale Street · South Main Arts District · FedExForum · Memphis Pyramid · Mud Island River Park · Pinch District