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Violent crime
373 per 100,000 residents, per year
518 reported in the 12 months to Jul 2026
Data through July 2026, Jackson Police Department
Crime in Jackson, MS
The violent crime rate in Jackson is 373 per 100,000 residents per year over the 12 months to July 2026, 15% below the average of the 302 cities and county areas we cover.
The numbers
12 months to Jul 2026Property crime
1,370 per 100,000 residents, per year
1,900 reported in the 12 months to Jul 2026
All reported
1,743 per 100,000 residents, per year
2,418 reported in the 12 months to Jul 2026
Annual rates: reported incidents over the last 12 months per 100,000 residents (population 138,701, U.S. Census).
What counts as violent and property crime
Counted the FBI's way, the same for every city: violent crime is homicide, rape, robbery and aggravated assault; property crime is burglary, theft, vehicle theft and arson. Simple assault is not counted as violent. How we count
Where Jackson sits among covered places
violent, per 100k, per year373
Jackson has the 142nd-highest rate of the 302 cities and county areas on this site, higher than 160 of the other 301.
Carmel 51avg 437Detroit 1,632
The ring is Jackson; the tick is the average of all 302 cities and county areas.
| Place | Violent per 100k | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Raleigh, NC | 383 | 137 |
| Glendale, AZ | 379 | 138 |
| Burlington, VT | 379 | 139 |
| Salem, OR | 378 | 140 |
| Wilmington, NC | 378 | 141 |
| Jackson, MS | 373 | 142 |
| Waco, TX | 373 | 143 |
| Midland, TX | 371 | 144 |
| Lakeland, FL | 371 | 145 |
| Pasadena, TX | 370 | 146 |
| North Las Vegas, NV | 362 | 147 |
The places closest to Jackson in the ranking, highest rate first. See all 302 cities and county areas
Jackson crime map
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SaferHigher rateViolent crimes per 100,000 residents per year, for each whole city. The colors are not crime locations.
The FBI publishes citywide totals from Jackson Police Department, not where each crime happened, so this map fills Jackson with its whole-city rate instead of plotting crimes. The nearest covered cities are more than 60 miles away: zoom out to see them, or use the table below.
Of the 8 covered cities nearest Jackson, 6 have a higher violent crime rate and 2 a lower one. The closest is Harrison County, MS (Sheriff), 150 miles away.
| Place | Violent per 100k | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jackson, MS | 373 | |
| Harrison County, MS (Sheriff)County area, not drawn on the map | 79 | 150 mi |
| Gulfport, MS | 743 | 150 mi |
| Southaven, MS | 220 | 177 mi |
| Lafayette, LA | 1,104 | 181 mi |
| Memphis, TN | 1,445 | 194 mi |
| Little Rock, AR | 1,463 | 207 mi |
| Shreveport, LA | 1,045 | 209 mi |
| Birmingham, AL | 1,159 | 215 mi |
About the colors and distances
Colors use the same scale as the rest of the site, from the lowest to the highest violent crime rate among the 302 cities and county areas we cover. City outlines from the U.S. Census Bureau. Distances are straight-line, between city centers.
Reported crime by type
12 months to Jul 2026- RobberyTaking property by force or threatViolent, 91 reported66no year-ago month
- HomicideViolent, 30 reported22no year-ago month
- TheftShoplifting, pickpocketing and other theft without force or entryProperty, 785 reported566no year-ago month
- BurglaryEntering a home or business to stealProperty, 409 reported295no year-ago month
- Theft from vehiclesItems or parts taken from a vehicle, break-ins includedProperty, 363 reported262no year-ago month
- Vehicle theftProperty, 343 reported247no year-ago month
See the table
| Offense | Reported | Per 100k | vs. previous month | vs. a year earlier |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RobberyViolent | 91 | 66 | — | — |
| HomicideViolent | 30 | 22 | — | — |
| TheftProperty | 785 | 566 | — | — |
| BurglaryProperty | 409 | 295 | — | — |
| Theft from vehiclesProperty | 363 | 262 | — | — |
| Vehicle theftProperty | 343 | 247 | — | — |
About these categories
Homicide, robbery, burglary, theft and vehicle theft come from the same reports Jackson Police Department sends the FBI. Theft from vehicles is NIBRS codes 23F and 23G (items and parts taken from a vehicle) and theft is the rest of larceny. Robbery is part of violent crime and the others of property crime; assault and rape count in violent crime but are not listed separately, so the rows do not add up to the totals. Red means more than before, green means fewer. “Not yet” means the site does not have that month from a year earlier.
Against other places of 100,000+ residents: vehicle theft (73rd highest rate of 155), robbery (68th highest rate of 152) and burglary (48th highest rate of 168).
Month by month
Jan 2025 to Jul 2026Violent crime per month
Homicide, rape, robbery and aggravated assault, reported per month
| Month | Violent crimes |
|---|---|
| Jan 2025 | 36 |
| Feb 2025 | 46 |
| Mar 2025 | 45 |
| Apr 2025 | 75 |
| May 2025 | 56 |
| Jun 2025 | 43 |
| Jul 2025 | 52 |
| Aug 2025 | 31 |
| Sep 2025 | 56 |
| Oct 2025 | 54 |
| Nov 2025 | 36 |
| Dec 2025 | 25 |
| Jan 2026 | 19 |
| Feb 2026 | 36 |
| Mar 2026 | 62 |
| Apr 2026 | 51 |
| May 2026 | 38 |
| Jun 2026 | 40 |
| Jul 2026 | 70 |
Homicides per month
Reported per month
| Month | Homicides |
|---|---|
| Jan 2025 | 3 |
| Feb 2025 | 4 |
| Mar 2025 | 0 |
| Apr 2025 | 2 |
| May 2025 | 4 |
| Jun 2025 | 0 |
| Jul 2025 | 2 |
| Aug 2025 | 0 |
| Sep 2025 | 2 |
| Oct 2025 | 6 |
| Nov 2025 | 1 |
| Dec 2025 | 2 |
| Jan 2026 | 1 |
| Feb 2026 | 3 |
| Mar 2026 | 4 |
| Apr 2026 | 1 |
| May 2026 | 3 |
| Jun 2026 | 2 |
| Jul 2026 | 5 |
19 in 2026 through July, 15 in the same months of 2025. Compare with other places
Every month since Jan 2025
| Month | Violent | Property | Homicides |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | 70 | 201 | 5 |
| Jun 2026 | 40 | 155 | 2 |
| May 2026 | 38 | 140 | 3 |
| Apr 2026 | 51 | 163 | 1 |
| Mar 2026 | 62 | 185 | 4 |
| Feb 2026 | 36 | 150 | 3 |
| Jan 2026 | 19 | 87 | 1 |
| Dec 2025 | 25 | 155 | 2 |
| Nov 2025 | 36 | 148 | 1 |
| Oct 2025 | 54 | 213 | 6 |
| Sep 2025 | 56 | 234 | 2 |
| Aug 2025 | 31 | 69 | 0 |
| Jul 2025 | 52 | 248 | 2 |
| Jun 2025 | 43 | 91 | 0 |
| May 2025 | 56 | 261 | 4 |
| Apr 2025 | 75 | 236 | 2 |
| Mar 2025 | 45 | 118 | 0 |
| Feb 2025 | 46 | 87 | 4 |
| Jan 2025 | 36 | 223 | 3 |
How Jackson compares
per 100k, per yearSimilar size
| # | Place | Violent | Property | Residents | Data to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97 | Warren, MI | 515 | 1,387 | 137,310 | Sep 2026 |
| 134 | New Haven, CT | 388 | 3,091 | 139,715 | May 2026 |
| 142 | Jackson, MS | 373 | 1,370 | 138,701 | Jul 2026 |
| 148 | Fargo, ND | 360 | 2,761 | 138,990 | Aug 2026 |
| 165 | West Valley City, UT | 338 | 1,609 | 137,688 | Aug 2026 |
| 192 | Kent, WA | 264 | 1,797 | 136,591 | May 2026 |
| 201 | Cedar Rapids, IA | 247 | 1,900 | 137,918 | Sep 2026 |
| 208 | Hampton, VA | 239 | 2,529 | 138,041 | Jul 2026 |
| 245 | Stamford, CT | 158 | 1,006 | 140,066 | Aug 2026 |
| 263 | Sumter County, FL (Sheriff) | 134 | 455 | 137,903 | Aug 2026 |
The 10 places closest to Jackson in population, Jackson included, highest violent crime rate first.
Same state
| # | Place | Violent | Property | Residents | Data to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48 | Gulfport, MS | 743 | 3,489 | 75,068 | Jul 2026 |
| 142 | Jackson, MS | 373 | 1,370 | 138,701 | Jul 2026 |
| 224 | Southaven, MS | 220 | 1,389 | 58,174 | Sep 2026 |
| 291 | Harrison County, MS (Sheriff) | 79 | 1,058 | 55,596 | Jul 2026 |
All 4 places in Mississippi on this site, highest violent crime rate first.
Nearby
| # | Place | Violent | Property | Residents | Data to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Little Rock, AR | 1,463 | 4,090 | 205,320 | Jul 2026 |
| 4 | Memphis, TN | 1,445 | 3,612 | 606,629 | Aug 2026 |
| 13 | Birmingham, AL | 1,159 | 3,901 | 195,393 | Sep 2026 |
| 17 | Lafayette, LA | 1,104 | 3,364 | 122,489 | Jul 2026 |
| 18 | Shreveport, LA | 1,045 | 3,299 | 174,114 | Jul 2026 |
| 48 | Gulfport, MS | 743 | 3,489 | 75,068 | Jul 2026 |
| 142 | Jackson, MS | 373 | 1,370 | 138,701 | Jul 2026 |
| 224 | Southaven, MS | 220 | 1,389 | 58,174 | Sep 2026 |
| 275 | Santa Rosa County, FL (Sheriff) | 114 | 331 | 190,022 | Aug 2026 |
| 291 | Harrison County, MS (Sheriff) | 79 | 1,058 | 55,596 | Jul 2026 |
The 9 places on this site closest to Jackson by distance, highest violent crime rate first.
| # | Place | Violent | Property | Residents | Data to |
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Figures are what each agency reports to the FBI, over the last 12 months it has reported in full, so the months differ. See all 302 cities and county areas in the rankings
Compare Jackson side by side with Gulfport, Southaven or Fargo, or with any other place.
Other cities and county areas in Mississippi
3 pages, closest firstMississippi as a whole has 229 violent crimes per 100,000 residents per year, as reported to the FBI over the 12 months to Jun 2026; Jackson’s rate is 63% above the state’s.
Common questions
answered with the data aboveIs Jackson safe?
By reported violent crime, Jackson is below the average of the 302 cities and county areas on this site: 373 violent crimes per 100,000 residents per year over the 12 months to July 2026. Safety varies a lot by neighborhood, so the citywide figure is only a starting point.
Is there a crime map for Jackson?
This site does not have one for Jackson. The figures on this page come from the FBI, which receives city totals rather than locations, so CurrentCrimeMap shows how Jackson compares with nearby places such as Harrison County, MS (Sheriff) instead of a street-level map.
What is the crime rate in Jackson?
373 violent and 1,370 property crimes per 100,000 residents per year, based on 2,418 incidents reported to Jackson Police Department over the 12 months to July 2026. Violent crime includes 91 robberies (property taken by force or threat); property crime includes 409 burglaries, 363 thefts from vehicles and 785 other thefts.
Is crime in Jackson going up or down?
Jackson has 19 months of data on this site so far, not enough for a year-over-year comparison. In July 2026, violent crime was unchanged versus the previous month.
How many homicides has Jackson had in 2026?
Jackson Police Department reported 19 homicides from January to July 2026, the latest month it has reported in full, against 15 in the same months of 2025. Over the 12 months to Jul 2026 the count was 30, or 22 per 100,000 residents.
Where does the data come from?
From Jackson Police Department, via FBI Crime Data Explorer (dataset MS0250100). We count reported incidents by month and offense type and divide by the Census population. Reported crime undercounts actual crime; see the methodology page for what the numbers leave out.
Moving to or visiting Jackson
12 months to July 2026- Among the 302 cities and county areas on this site, Jackson has the 142nd-highest violent crime rate. Citywide figures hide large differences between neighborhoods, so treat them as a starting point rather than a verdict on any one area.
- 30 homicides over the 12 months to July 2026.
| What most people ask about | Reported | Per 100k |
|---|---|---|
| RobberyTaking property by force or threat | 91 | 66 |
| BurglaryEntering a home or business to steal | 409 | 295 |
| Theft from vehiclesItems or parts taken from a vehicle, break-ins included | 363 | 262 |
| Vehicle theft | 343 | 247 |
What these numbers leave out: most crime never reaches the police. In the federal victim survey (BJS, 2024), about half of violent crimes and less than a third of property crimes were reported, and only a quarter of everyday thefts. Rates are per resident, so busy downtowns and tourist areas look worse than they are for the people who visit them.
The official source is FBI Crime Data Explorer. For what to look for, and what not to read into a rate, see how to read US crime numbers.
Source and dates
MS0250100- Source
- Jackson Police Department, via FBI Crime Data Explorer (dataset MS0250100)
- Latest complete month
- July 2026
- History on this site
- January 2025 to July 2026 (19 months)
- Update schedule
- Jackson Police Department reports monthly to the FBI under the national NIBRS standard. We refresh every morning and publish the most recent 12 months the agency has reported in full.
- Download
- Monthly counts by offense (JSON)