Jackson County, OH Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Jackson County in OH is served by 4 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,677 violent crimes and 2,445 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 51.6 per 100k residents, which is 51.4% below the national average. Property crime averages 142.7 per 100k, 12.8% 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 AHomicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BBurglary
Grade ALarceny
Grade CMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 51.6 | A | 1677 | 106.2 | -51.4% |
| Property Crime | 142.7 | B | 2445 | 163.6 | -12.8% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 11 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 101 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 6 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 12.7 | A | 197 | 22.3 | -43.1% |
| Burglary | 7.9 | A | 502 | 24.0 | -66.9% |
| Larceny | 134.7 | C | 1762 | 116.4 | +15.8% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0.0 | A | 171 | 22.2 | -100.0% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Jackson County Sheriff's Office
Jackson Police Department
Jackson, OH
Wellston Police Department
Wellston, OH
Oak Hill Police Department
Oak Hill, OH