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Is Jacksonville, Arkansas Safe?

Population 29,460 · Safer than 34% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 29,460, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Jacksonville earns a C with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,534 per 100K.

Jacksonville Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricJacksonvilleArkansas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate403.5333.1363.8
Property Crime Rate1759.22019.01,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate269.0--268.2
Theft Rate1534.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate175.0--318.3

All rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report + Census Bureau population estimates.

Overall SafetyC

216.3 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

404/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1759/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Jacksonville

Violent crime in Jacksonville is close to the national average. The rate of 403.5 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1759.2 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,534 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Jacksonville Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault269
01.0x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery87
01.4x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary342
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,534
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft175
055% of avgAvg: 318.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. Vertical marker = national average.

How Jacksonville Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Jacksonville
403.5
State
333.1
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Jacksonville
1759.2
State
2019.0
National
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. National averages from 2023 FBI UCR data.

Frequently Asked Questions About Jacksonville Safety

Is Jacksonville safe?
Not especially. Jacksonville earns a C with a crime rate of 216.3 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs close to the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Jacksonville?
216.3 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 403.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1759.2 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Jacksonville safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Jacksonville's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,534 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Jacksonville?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Jacksonville generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Jacksonville police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Jacksonville?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Jacksonville's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does Jacksonville compare to other cities in Arkansas?
Middle of the pack for Arkansas. Jacksonville isn't the safest option in the state, but it's not the most concerning either, ranking around the 44th percentile among Arkansas cities.
How safe is Jacksonville to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Jacksonville?
Bad. A C grade and 216.3 per-thousand rate put Jacksonville below 66% of US cities. Violent crime at 404 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Jacksonville?
403.5 per 100,000, which is 11% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (269), robbery (87), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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