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Is Jesup, Georgia Safe?

Population 10,301 · Safer than 33% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Jesup is a smaller community of 10,301 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs well below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 218.8 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,233 per 100K.

Jesup Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricJesupGeorgia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate189.7320.3363.8
Property Crime Rate1998.22019.41,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate127.0--268.2
Theft Rate1233.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate184.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

218.8 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB

190/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1998/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Jesup

Violent crime in Jesup is well below the national average. The rate of 189.7 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1998.2 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,233 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Jesup Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault127
047% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery36
057% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary289
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,233
088% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft184
058% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Jesup Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Jesup
189.7
State
320.3
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Jesup
1998.2
State
2019.4
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Jesup Safety

Is Jesup safe?
Not especially. Jesup earns a C with a crime rate of 218.8 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs well below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Jesup?
218.8 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 189.7 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1998.2 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Jesup safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Jesup's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,233 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Jesup?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Jesup generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Jesup police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Jesup?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Jesup's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does Jesup compare to other cities in Georgia?
Below average for the state. Jesup ranks behind about 63% of Georgia cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Jesup to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is well below the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Jesup?
Bad. A C grade and 218.8 per-thousand rate put Jesup below 67% of US cities. Violent crime at 190 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Jesup?
189.7 per 100,000, which is 48% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (127), robbery (36), and murder (3.0) per 100,000.

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