Jackson, KY Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Jackson Police Department serves the city of Jackson, KY in Breathitt County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 135 violent crimes and 203 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 47.2 per 100k residents, which is 55.6% below the national average. Property crime averages 47.2 per 100k, 71.2% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Violent Crime 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 Rate47.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents135 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate47.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents203 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate47.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents140 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 47.2 | A | 135 | 106.2 | -55.6% |
| Property Crime | 47.2 | A | 203 | 163.6 | -71.2% |
| Larceny | 47.2 | A | 140 | 116.4 | -59.5% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beattyville | 19 miles | A 46.9 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 0.6% lower Property: N/A |
| Booneville | 19 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Salyersville | 20 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 65.5 | Violent: N/A Property: 38.8% higher |
| Hazard | 23 miles | A 61.4 | B 122.8 | Violent: 30.2% higher Property: 160.3% higher |
| West Liberty | 26 miles | B 84.4 | A 56.3 | Violent: 79.0% higher Property: 19.3% higher |