Jackson, TN Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Jackson Police Department serves the city of Jackson, TN in Madison County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 12,807 violent crimes and 11,350 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 278.9 per 100k residents, which is 162.6% above the national average. Property crime averages 252.7 per 100k, 54.4% above the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Robbery had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 8 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 FAnnual Rate278.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents12,807 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade FAnnual Rate14.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents385 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate68.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents2,810 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate252.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents11,350 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade CAnnual Rate26.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,565 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate192.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents8,567 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade DAnnual Rate32.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,162 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 278.9 | F | 12807 | 106.2 | +162.6% |
| Property Crime | 252.7 | D | 11350 | 163.6 | +54.4% |
| Robbery | 14.6 | F | 385 | 5.8 | +151.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 68.6 | F | 2810 | 22.3 | +208.4% |
| Burglary | 26.3 | C | 1565 | 24.0 | +9.4% |
| Larceny | 192.8 | F | 8567 | 116.4 | +65.7% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 32.1 | D | 1162 | 22.2 | +44.9% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 8 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Arab | 1 |
| Anti-White | 3 |
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 1 |
| Anti-Mental Disability | 2 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henderson | 17 miles | A 30.9 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 88.9% lower Property: N/A |
| Milan | 21 miles | F 204.7 | D 228.8 | Violent: 26.6% lower Property: 9.4% lower |
| Alamo | 21 miles | F 259.7 | C 173.2 | Violent: 6.9% lower Property: 31.5% lower |
| Bells | 23 miles | B 81.4 | A 40.7 | Violent: 70.8% lower Property: 83.9% lower |
| Friendship | 23 miles | N/A 0.0 | F 488.6 | Violent: N/A Property: 93.4% higher |