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Is Jackson, Missouri Safe?

Population 16,033 · Safer than 41% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 16,033, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Jackson earns a C+ with violent crime below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,562 per 100K.

Jackson Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricJacksonMissouri AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate263.9333.6363.8
Property Crime Rate1751.72080.71,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate207.0--268.2
Theft Rate1562.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate342.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC+

201.6 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

264/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1752/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Jackson

Violent crime in Jackson is below the national average. The rate of 263.9 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1751.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,562 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Jackson Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault207
077% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery44
070% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary252
093% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,562
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft342
01.1x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Jackson Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Jackson
263.9
State
333.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Jackson
1751.7
State
2080.7
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Jackson Safety

Is Jackson safe?
It depends on where in Jackson you are. The city gets a C+ overall, with violent crime below the national average and property crime close to the national average. Some areas are safer than others.
What is the crime rate in Jackson?
201.6 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 263.9 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1751.7 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Jackson safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Jackson has a C+ grade, so it's not the safest destination, but tourist areas generally see less violent crime than the citywide average suggests.
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 C+ grade overall.
How does Jackson compare to other cities in Missouri?
Below average for the state. Jackson ranks behind about 64% of Missouri cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Jackson to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Jackson?
Mixed. Violent crime is below the national average, and property crime is close to the national average. It's not great, but it's not the worst either, landing at the 41th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Jackson?
263.9 per 100,000, which is 27% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (207), robbery (44), and murder (6.0) 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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