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Is Lake Jackson, Texas Safe?

Population 27,803 · Safer than 29% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Lake Jackson is a smaller community of 27,803 people with a C- safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 229.4 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,349 per 100K.

Lake Jackson Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricLake JacksonTexas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate412.0315.6363.8
Property Crime Rate1882.12077.31,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate343.0--268.2
Theft Rate1349.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate362.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

229.4 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

412/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1882/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Lake Jackson

Violent crime in Lake Jackson is close to the national average. The rate of 412.0 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1882.1 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,349 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Assault is notable at 343 per 100K, above the national 268.2.

Lake Jackson Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault343
01.3x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery46
073% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary251
093% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,349
096% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft362
01.1x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Lake Jackson Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Lake Jackson
412.0
State
315.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Lake Jackson
1882.1
State
2077.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Lake Jackson Safety

Is Lake Jackson safe?
Not especially. Lake Jackson earns a C- with a crime rate of 229.4 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 Lake Jackson?
229.4 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 412.0 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1882.1 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Lake Jackson safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Lake Jackson's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,349 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Lake Jackson?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Lake Jackson generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Lake Jackson police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Lake Jackson?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Lake Jackson's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C- grade overall.
How does Lake Jackson compare to other cities in Texas?
Below average for the state. Lake Jackson ranks behind about 76% of Texas cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Lake Jackson to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Lake Jackson?
Bad. A C- grade and 229.4 per-thousand rate put Lake Jackson below 71% of US cities. Violent crime at 412 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Lake Jackson?
412.0 per 100,000, which is 13% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (343), robbery (46), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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