The Jackson, TN Metro Area has unfortunately experienced a higher rate of crime compared to the national average. According to the background information provided, the area's violent crime rate is 36.5, which is significantly higher than the US average of 22.7. This means that the residents of Jackson, TN are more likely to experience violent incidents such as assault, robbery, and homicide. Additionally, the property crime rate in this area is 42, which is also higher than the national average of 35.4. This includes crimes like burglary, theft, and motor vehicle theft. This level of crime can have a profound impact on the safety and well-being of the community, and efforts to address and reduce these rates should be a top priority for local law enforcement and government officials.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Jackson Metro Area violent crime is 36.5. (The US average is 22.7)
Jackson Metro Area property crime is 42.0. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Jackson, Tennessee does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Jackson, Tennessee. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Jackson, Tennessee. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.