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Jacksonville, IL Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Jacksonville Police Department serves the city of Jacksonville, IL in Morgan County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 830 violent crimes and 1,872 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 93.4 per 100k residents, which is 12.0% below the national average. Property crime averages 175.2 per 100k, 7.1% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 1 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.

Violent Crimes

Violent Crime

Grade B
Annual Rate93.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents830 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade A
Annual Rate11.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents187 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade C
Annual Rate175.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,872 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade D
Annual Rate35.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents271 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade C
Annual Rate122.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,478 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade A
Annual Rate5.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents106 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime93.4B830106.2-12.0%
Property Crime175.2C1872163.6+7.1%
Aggravated Assault11.7A18722.3-47.5%
Burglary35.0D27124.0+45.8%
Larceny122.6C1478116.4+5.4%
Motor Vehicle Theft5.8A10622.2-73.7%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry 1

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
South Jacksonville 2 miles
B 94.3
N/A 0.0
Violent: 0.9% higher
Property: N/A
Waverly 2 miles
N/A 0.0
F 583.3
Violent: N/A
Property: 233.0% higher
Bluffs 15 miles
N/A 0.0
N/A 0.0
Violent: N/A
Property: N/A
Ashland 16 miles
N/A 0.0
A 85.0
Violent: N/A
Property: 51.5% lower
Beardstown 16 miles
A 18.6
D 204.8
Violent: 80.1% lower
Property: 16.9% higher