Jackson County, GA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Jackson County in GA is served by 5 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 2,289 violent crimes and 3,245 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 22.9 per 100k residents, which is 78.4% below the national average. Property crime averages 83.8 per 100k, 48.8% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Robbery had the lowest rate. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate22.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,289 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate1.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents23 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate2.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents278 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate83.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents3,245 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade CAnnual Rate24.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents461 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate45.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,438 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate14.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents326 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 22.9 | A | 2289 | 106.2 | -78.4% |
| Property Crime | 83.8 | A | 3245 | 163.6 | -48.8% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 8 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 59 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 1.2 | A | 23 | 5.8 | -79.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 2.0 | A | 278 | 22.3 | -90.8% |
| Burglary | 24.2 | C | 461 | 24.0 | +0.6% |
| Larceny | 45.2 | A | 2438 | 116.4 | -61.2% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 14.1 | A | 326 | 22.2 | -36.6% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Jackson County Sheriff's Office
Commerce Police Department
Commerce, GA
Jefferson Police Department
Jefferson, GA
Arcade Police Department
Arcade, GA
Pendergrass Police Department
Pendergrass, GA