Located in the heart of West Virginia, Jackson County has a lower than average crime rate compared to the rest of the United States. With a violent crime rate of 10.7, almost half of the national average of 22.7, residents of Jackson County can feel relatively safe in their community. However, property crime remains an issue, with a rate of 24.3 compared to the national average of 35.4. This is still significantly lower than other counties in the US, making Jackson County a relatively safe place to live. Despite these lower rates, law enforcement in the county remains vigilant in ensuring the safety and security of its residents.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Jackson County violent crime is 10.7. (The US average is 22.7)
Jackson County property crime is 24.3. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Jackson, West Virginia does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Parkersburg, West Virginia. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Parkersburg, West Virginia. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.