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Is Jackson, Tennessee Safe?

Population 69,339 · Safer than 33% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

A C grade for Jackson means there's room for concern. The 219 per-thousand crime rate and violent crime below the national average tell the story. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,581 per 100K.

Jackson Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricJacksonTennessee AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate251.1334.5363.8
Property Crime Rate1938.62062.11,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate164.0--268.2
Theft Rate1581.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate294.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

219 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

251/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1939/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Jackson

Violent crime in Jackson is below the national average. The rate of 251.1 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1938.6 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,581 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Jackson Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault164
061% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery29
046% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary342
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,581
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft294
092% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Jackson Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Jackson
251.1
State
334.5
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Jackson
1938.6
State
2062.1
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 C with a crime rate of 219 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Jackson?
219 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 251.1 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1938.6 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Jackson safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Jackson's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,581 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?
No. Crime in Jackson has been trending down, which is good news for the C-rated city.
How does Jackson compare to other cities in Tennessee?
Below average for the state. Jackson ranks behind about 64% of Tennessee 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 below the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Jackson?
Bad. A C grade and 219 per-thousand rate put Jackson below 67% of US cities. Violent crime at 251 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Jackson?
251.1 per 100,000, which is 31% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (164), robbery (29), and murder (5.0) 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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