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Is Jackson, Mississippi Safe?

Population 141,196 · Safer than 18% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Jackson has a crime problem that shows up in the data. The D safety grade reflects a violent crime rate close to the national average and an overall rate of 263.3 per 1,000 residents. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,427 per 100K.

Jackson Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricJacksonMississippi AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate359.6309.8363.8
Property Crime Rate2273.71996.61,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate216.0--268.2
Theft Rate1427.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate338.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

263.3 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

360/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2274/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Jackson

Violent crime in Jackson is close to the national average. The rate of 359.6 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2273.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,427 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Jackson Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault216
081% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery80
01.3x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary291
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,427
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft338
01.1x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Jackson Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Jackson
359.6
State
309.8
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Jackson
2273.7
State
1996.6
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 263.3 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 Jackson?
263.3 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 359.6 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2273.7 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 (1,427 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?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Jackson's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D grade overall.
How does Jackson compare to other cities in Mississippi?
Below average for the state. Jackson ranks behind about 80% of Mississippi cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x 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. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Jackson?
Bad. A D grade and 263.3 per-thousand rate put Jackson below 82% of US cities. Violent crime at 360 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Jackson?
359.6 per 100,000, which is 1% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (216), robbery (80), 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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