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Is Jackson, Wyoming Safe?

Population 10,720 · Safer than 34% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 10,720, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Jackson earns a C with violent crime below the national average. The trend has been positive. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,679 per 100K.

Jackson Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricJacksonWyoming AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate282.6348.9363.8
Property Crime Rate1899.81974.81,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate165.0--268.2
Theft Rate1679.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate389.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

218.2 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

283/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1900/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Jackson

Violent crime in Jackson is below the national average. The rate of 282.6 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1899.8 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,679 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Jackson Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault165
062% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery31
049% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary219
081% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,679
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft389
01.2x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Jackson Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Jackson
282.6
State
348.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Jackson
1899.8
State
1974.8
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 218.2 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?
218.2 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 282.6 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1899.8 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 (1,679 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 Wyoming?
Below average for the state. Jackson ranks behind about 66% of Wyoming 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. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Jackson?
Bad. A C grade and 218.2 per-thousand rate put Jackson below 66% of US cities. Violent crime at 283 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Jackson?
282.6 per 100,000, which is 22% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (165), robbery (31), 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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