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Is Jacksonville, Texas Safe?

Population 14,658 · Safer than 41% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 14,658, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Jacksonville earns a C+ with violent crime below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,322 per 100K.

Jacksonville Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricJacksonvilleTexas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate276.8315.6363.8
Property Crime Rate1723.02077.31,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate191.0--268.2
Theft Rate1322.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate382.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC+

200 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

277/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1723/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Jacksonville

Violent crime in Jacksonville is below the national average. The rate of 276.8 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1723.0 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,322 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Jacksonville Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault191
071% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery68
01.1x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary292
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,322
094% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft382
01.2x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Jacksonville Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Jacksonville
276.8
State
315.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Jacksonville
1723.0
State
2077.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Jacksonville Safety

Is Jacksonville safe?
It depends on where in Jacksonville 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 Jacksonville?
200 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 276.8 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1723.0 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Jacksonville safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Jacksonville 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 Jacksonville?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Jacksonville generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Jacksonville police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Jacksonville?
Crime rates have held steady in Jacksonville, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C+ grade.
How does Jacksonville compare to other cities in Texas?
Middle of the pack for Texas. Jacksonville isn't the safest option in the state, but it's not the most concerning either, ranking around the 46th percentile among Texas cities.
How safe is Jacksonville to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Jacksonville?
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 Jacksonville?
276.8 per 100,000, which is 24% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (191), robbery (68), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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