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Jacksonville, TX Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Jacksonville Police Department serves the city of Jacksonville, TX in Cherokee County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,199 violent crimes and 1,479 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 146.8 per 100k residents, which is 38.2% above the national average. Property crime averages 202.7 per 100k, 23.9% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Aggravated Assault had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 5 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 D
Annual Rate146.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,199 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade F
Annual Rate21.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents17 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade D
Annual Rate27.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents255 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade D
Annual Rate202.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,479 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade F
Annual Rate69.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents355 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade B
Annual Rate90.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents963 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade F
Annual Rate41.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents158 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime146.8D1199106.2+38.2%
Property Crime202.7D1479163.6+23.9%
Robbery21.0F175.8+260.4%
Aggravated Assault27.9D25522.3+25.6%
Burglary69.9F35524.0+190.9%
Larceny90.8B963116.4-21.9%
Motor Vehicle Theft41.9F15822.2+89.1%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 5 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-White 2
Anti-Transgender 1
Anti-Black or African American 2

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Cuney 0 miles
N/A 0.0
N/A 0.0
Violent: N/A
Property: N/A
Rusk 4 miles
D 163.5
B 109.0
Violent: 11.4% higher
Property: 46.2% lower
Palestine 29 miles
D 135.5
B 119.8
Violent: 7.7% lower
Property: 40.9% lower
Henderson 31 miles
F 275.2
F 290.1
Violent: 87.5% higher
Property: 43.1% higher
Nacogdoches 35 miles
F 175.3
C 150.3
Violent: 19.5% higher
Property: 25.8% lower