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Jackson, GA may seem like a small, quiet town, but the crime rates tell a different story. According to recent data, the violent crime rate in Jackson is 14.5, which is significantly lower than the national average of 22.7. However, this does not mean that the town is completely free of violence. In fact, there have been several reported cases of assault and robbery in the area. Additionally, property crime in Jackson is at 32.9, slightly lower than the US average of 35.4. This includes theft, burglary, and vandalism. While the town may not have the highest crime rates compared to other cities, it is important for residents to remain vigilant and take necessary precautions to keep themselves and their property safe.

Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)

Jackson violent crime is 14.5. (The US average is 22.7)
Jackson property crime is 32.9. (The US average is 35.4)

NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.
 Violent Crimes  - Murder  Rape  Robbery  Assault
 Property Crimes  - Burglary  Larceny  Auto Theft
Jackson, GA Crime History
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Year Violent Murder Rape Robbery Assault Property Burglary Larceny Auto
200297.30048.648.62188.224.32163.90
2003000002515.9472374.894.1
200422.700022.72244.902222.222.7
2005000002588.902566.422.5
200644.50044.503223.7311.22823.588.9
2007111.70022.389.33148.72682836.144.7
20081120044.867.24814.2537.43851.3425.4
200987.80043.943.92699.7570.71953.5175.6
2010223.2022.366.9133.92633.3513.31986.2133.9
2011567.4019.6176.1371.73658.8860.92621.8176.1
2012493.5019.759.2414.53020.1434.32447.7138.2
2013020.260.7323.81922.7728.61032.2161.9
2014142.80061.281.61734285.61305.6142.8
2015226.9041.382.5103.22021.9371.4156882.5
20161410020.1120.81953.3382.61470100.7
2017315.5019.798.6197.23234.1374.72760.898.6
2018352.9019.698235.23371.9450.92764.2156.8

   Crime in Nearby Cities
City Violent
per 100k
Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
Year
Locust Grove, GA189.75,910.75,70492018
McDonough, GA274.02,781.923,001152019
Monticello, GA535.44,091.82,487162008
Forsyth, GA269.54,458.64,039182018
Milner, GA183.2732.6546182002
   Crime in Similar Size Cities
City Violent
per 100k
Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
Year
Locust Grove, GA189.75,910.75,70492018
Monticello, GA535.44,091.82,487162008
Forsyth, GA269.54,458.64,039182018
Milner, GA183.2732.6546182002
Porterdale, GA332.01,261.61,458202017

   Visualize the relationship between violent and property crime in similar size cities.

   Crime by Location

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Jackson County, Georgia is considered the worst county in GA to reside in. The politicians, county manager, sheriff's dept., local police departments, etc. have all been  More

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Over 17 years ago

Living in the Jackson area is really like being in the counry with all the conveninces of the city less than an hour away. We are going to retire on Lake Jackson very  More

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