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Is Jackson, Michigan Safe?

Population 31,022 · Safer than 25% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Jackson is a smaller community of 31,022 people with a D+ safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 241 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,523 per 100K.

Jackson Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricJacksonMichigan AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate315.1330.0363.8
Property Crime Rate2095.32014.41,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate230.0--268.2
Theft Rate1523.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate433.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

241 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

315/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2095/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Jackson

Violent crime in Jackson is close to the national average. The rate of 315.1 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2095.3 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,523 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Jackson Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault230
086% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery37
058% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary313
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,523
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft433
01.4x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Jackson Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Jackson
315.1
State
330.0
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Jackson
2095.3
State
2014.4
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Jackson Safety

Is Jackson safe?
Not especially. Jackson earns a D+ with a crime rate of 241 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 Jackson?
241 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 315.1 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2095.3 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Jackson safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Jackson's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,523 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Jackson?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Jackson generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Jackson police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Jackson?
Crime rates have held steady in Jackson, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D+ grade.
How does Jackson compare to other cities in Michigan?
Below average for the state. Jackson ranks behind about 68% of Michigan cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Jackson to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Jackson?
Bad. A D+ grade and 241 per-thousand rate put Jackson below 75% of US cities. Violent crime at 315 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Jackson?
315.1 per 100,000, which is 13% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (230), robbery (37), and murder (3.0) per 100,000.

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2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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