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Jackson, MO Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Jackson Police Department serves the city of Jackson, MO in Cape Girardeau County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 718 violent crimes and 976 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 88.4 per 100k residents, which is 16.8% below the national average. Property crime averages 101.0 per 100k, 38.2% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Burglary 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 B
Annual Rate88.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents718 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate101.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents976 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade A
Annual Rate12.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents100 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade A
Annual Rate69.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents789 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade A
Annual Rate12.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents80 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime88.4B718106.2-16.8%
Property Crime101.0A976163.6-38.2%
Burglary12.6A10024.0-47.4%
Larceny69.5A789116.4-40.3%
Motor Vehicle Theft12.6A8022.2-43.0%

Crime Trends

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Delta 1 miles
N/A 0.0
N/A 0.0
Violent: N/A
Property: N/A
Cape Girardeau 9 miles
C 120.4
C 164.7
Violent: 36.2% higher
Property: 63.0% higher
Perryville 13 miles
A 35.5
A 71.0
Violent: 59.9% lower
Property: 29.8% lower
Chaffee 14 miles
F 265.2
N/A 0.0
Violent: 199.9% higher
Property: N/A
Scott City 14 miles
A 23.0
A 23.0
Violent: 74.0% lower
Property: 77.3% lower