Jackson, MI Crime Rates & Map

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68%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

182%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

46%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2021 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2022; this is the most current data available.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Jackson_{/100k people}	Michigan_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	1,273	n/a (estimate)	3,945	1,839	2,346
Murder	8	n/a	24.8	7.6	6.5
Rape	46	n/a	142.5	60.9	38.4
Robbery	27	n/a	83.7	44.5	73.9
Assault	272	n/a	842.9	365.1	279.7
Violent crime	353	n/a (estimate)	1,094	478	388
Burglary	130	n/a	402.8	233.1	314.2
Theft	681	n/a	2,110.3	943.3	1,398.0
Vehicle theft	109	n/a	337.8	184.5	246.0
Property crime	920	n/a (estimate)	2,851	1,361	1,958

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Crime Quick Facts

Jackson crime rates are 68% higher than the national average
Violent crimes in Jackson are 182% higher than the national average
In Jackson you have a 1 in 26 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Jackson is safer than 4% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Jackson has decreased by 25%

Jackson crime map

The Jackson crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Jackson as reported by the local law enforcement agencies. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The Jackson crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Jackson crime map does not always indicate that it is a dangerous area for its residents. Areas on the heat map could be inflated if they are located in high traffic areas like airports, sports centers or large parks. Other areas on the heat map could see increased crime rates if they are located in major tourist areas like the downtown core.

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Daily Crime In Jackson (per 100,000 people)

The graph above looks at the comparison of crimes committed in Jackson on a daily basis (per 100,000 people) to crimes committed throughout the state of Michigan and the USA. According to the latest crime statistics, daily crimes in Jackson (which include property crimes as well as violent crimes), when compared to Michigan, are 2.15 times more than the state average and 1.68 times more than than national average. Violent crimes committed in Jackson on a daily basis are 2.29 times more than than Michigan average and 2.82 times more than the average nationwide. Daily property crime rates in Jackson are 2.09 times more than the daily state average and 1.46 times more than the daily national numbers.

How Safe is Jackson (higher is better)

How safe is Jackson, Michigan compared to other cities in Michigan and the rest of the cities across the United States? The graphs above show that Jackson is safer than 3% of the cities in Michigan and 4% of the cities in the United States. These results are calculated by analyzing all cities in Michigan and across the US as a whole and determining how many areas have a lower crime rate than Jackson. Overall, Jackson is ranked below average compared to all other cities across the United States.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Jackson

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Jackson is 1 in 92

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Jackson is 1 in 36

The chance of being a victim of crime in Jackson is 1 in 26

Wondering what the chances are that you fall victim to a crime in Jackson? In Jackson, MI you have a 1 in 92 chance of becoming a victim of violent crime. Violent crimes include murder, rape, robbery and assault. With regards to property crime, you have a 1 in 36 chance of becoming a victim. Property crimes include burglary, theft and motor vehicle theft. Overall, you have a 1 in 26 chance of becoming a victim of crime in Jackson.

Year Over Year Crime In Jackson (per 100,000 people)

The year over year change in crime per 100,000 people helps to understand whether crime in Jackson, MI is on the rise or declining. The violent crime rate in Jackson has decreased by 1%, while the property crime rate in Jackson has decreased by 31% year over year. Summing up the numbers, Jackson has decreased by 25% with regards to total crimes year over year.

Jackson police department

Item	Jackson	Michigan	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	58	10,515	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	1.7	2.1	3.3

There are a total of 58 Jackson police officers. This results in 1.7 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 16.1% less than the Michigan average and 46.7% less than the National average.

Sex offenders in Michigan

State	Total offenders	Michigan_/100K	National_/100K
Michigan	40,460	414	266

There are a total of 40,460 sex offenders in Michigan. This yields a total of 414 sex offenders in Michigan per 100,000 residents which is 56% greater than the national average.

Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Grass Lake, MI	1,211	170	485	655
Concord, MI	1,211	205	584	789
Brooklyn, MI	1,413	213	607	820
Spring Arbor, MI	2,952	215	611	826
Stockbridge, MI	1,210	161	724	885
Napoleon, MI	1,247	230	655	886
Michigan Center, MI	4,819	364	1,035	1,399
Jackson, MI	33,165	1,094	2,851	3,945

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Lawndale, CA	33,161	476	1,496	1,972
Manitowoc, WI	33,183	233	1,706	1,939
Fair Lawn, NJ	33,205	36	741	778
Hilliard, OH	33,108	64	744	807
Montgomery Village, MD	33,091	452	1,819	2,271
Jackson, MI	33,165	1,094	2,851	3,945

Source: The Jackson, MI crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2021. The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies reporting data on property and violent crimes. The uniform crime reports program represents approximately 309 million American residents, which results in 98% coverage of metropolitan statistical areas.