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Is Jacksonville, Florida Safe?

Population 1,017,689 · Safer than 19% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

With a violent crime rate close to the national average, Jacksonville faces real safety challenges. It earns a D grade and ranks below 81% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,480 per 100K.

Jacksonville Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricJacksonvilleFlorida AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate410.9326.8363.8
Property Crime Rate2163.12070.61,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate330.0--268.2
Theft Rate1480.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate332.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

257.4 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

411/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2163/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Jacksonville

Violent crime in Jacksonville is close to the national average. The rate of 410.9 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2163.1 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,480 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Assault is notable at 330 per 100K, above the national 268.2.

Jacksonville Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault330
01.2x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery60
095% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary293
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,480
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft332
01.0x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Jacksonville Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Jacksonville
410.9
State
326.8
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Jacksonville
2163.1
State
2070.6
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 D with a crime rate of 257.4 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?
257.4 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 410.9 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2163.1 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Jacksonville safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Jacksonville's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,480 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 D grade overall.
How does Jacksonville compare to other cities in Florida?
Below average for the state. Jacksonville ranks behind about 80% of Florida cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
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 D grade and 257.4 per-thousand rate put Jacksonville below 81% of US cities. Violent crime at 411 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Jacksonville?
410.9 per 100,000, which is 13% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (330), robbery (60), and murder (6.0) per 100,000.

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