Jackson, NC County has been facing a concerning level of crime in recent years. According to background information, the county's violent crime rate is 25.7, which is higher than the national average of 22.7. This includes crimes such as homicide, assault, and robbery. Additionally, the property crime rate in Jackson, NC County is at 75.1, almost double the national average of 35.4. This includes crimes like burglary, theft, and motor vehicle theft. These statistics paint a concerning picture of the safety and security in the county. Law enforcement and community leaders must work together to address the root causes of these crimes and ensure the safety of its residents.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Jackson County violent crime is 25.7. (The US average is 22.7)
Jackson County property crime is 75.1. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Jackson, North Carolina does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Waynesville, North Carolina. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Waynesville, North Carolina. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.