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Murder in Jackson, Tennessee (2026)

6.8 per 100K · 19% above national avg · Grade C+

Updated October 2026 · Based on 2023 FBI UCR data

Quick Answer

Jackson has a murder rate of 6.8 per 100K, which is 19% above the national average of 5.7. Grade: C+. Your odds of being affected: approximately 1 in 14,706 per year.

In 2026, the murder rate in Jackson, Tennessee is 6.8 per 100,000 residents, which is 19% above the national average of 5.7. That puts Jackson's murder above the national average. Based on FBI UCR data.

Murder Rate: Jackson vs State and National Averages

Jackson
6.8
Tennessee Avg
6.9
National Avg
5.7

Rates per 100,000 residents. 2023 FBI UCR data.

Your Odds: Murder in Jackson

1 in 14,706

Approximate chance of being affected by murder in Jackson in a given year, based on the rate of 6.8 per 100,000 residents.

What Is Murder?

Murder and non-negligent manslaughter is the willful killing of one person by another. This does not include deaths caused by negligence, suicide, or justifiable homicide.

Other Crime Types in Jackson

B-
Violent Crime347.5/100K · 4% below avg
B-
Property Crime1801.3/100K · 2% below avg
B-
Assault239.7/100K · 11% below avg
B
Robbery32.7/100K · 48% below avg

Murder in Nearby Tennessee Cities

CityGradeRate
Hendersonville
B-
5.5
Johnson City
C+
6.3
Smyrna
C+
6.7
Spring Hill
C
8.0
Kingsport
B-
5.3
Bartlett
C+
7.0

Frequently Asked Questions About Murder in Jackson

How bad is murder in Jackson?
As of 2026, Jackson's murder rate of 6.8 per 100K is 19% above the national average. It ranks behind 56% of US cities for murder.
What is the murder rate in Jackson?
As of 2026, 6.8 per 100,000 residents, based on the most recent FBI Uniform Crime Report data. The national average is 5.7 per 100K.
Is murder increasing in Jackson?
Overall crime trends in Jackson have been improving, which generally includes murder.
How does Jackson's murder compare to Tennessee?
Jackson performs better than most Tennessee cities on murder. Its rate of 6.8 per 100K is above the national average when compared nationally.
What are the odds of being a victim of murder in Jackson?
Based on the rate of 6.8 per 100,000, approximately 1 in 14,706 residents could be affected by murder in a given year. This is a statistical estimate, not a prediction — actual risk varies by neighborhood and behavior.
Is Jackson safe from murder?
Jackson is about average for murder. The rate of 6.8 per 100K is above the national average. Awareness and normal precautions go a long way.
Back to Jackson safety overviewHow we calculate grades

2023 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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