Is Jackson, MS Safe? 2026 Crime Rates & Safety Report
Key facts
- 01
Jackson, Mississippi reported 319.03 burglary offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 1.70 times the national reference of 188.15 per 100,000 and 130.88 per 100,000 above that reference, with 478 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
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Jackson, Mississippi reported 69.41 robbery offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 1.44 times the national reference of 48.24 per 100,000 and 21.17 per 100,000 above that reference, with 104 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
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Jackson, Mississippi reported 260.97 motor vehicle theft offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 1.35 times the national reference of 193.00 per 100,000 and 67.97 per 100,000 above that reference, with 391 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
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Jackson, Mississippi reported 808.27 larceny-theft offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 0.73 times the national reference of 1,106.97 per 100,000 and 298.70 per 100,000 below that reference, with 1,211 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
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Jackson, Mississippi reported 259.63 aggravated assault offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 1.13 times the national reference of 229.56 per 100,000 and 30.07 per 100,000 above that reference, with 389 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
Quick answer
In the Safety Atlas 2026 public safety index, Jackson, MS has an adjusted safety score of 46.14 out of 100. It ranks #4 in this comparison set out of the 6 jurisdictions in the current scored comparison set in Mississippi. Its overall crime trajectory is currently classified as increasing.
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2026 edition, FBI source year 2025.
Every number on this page ships in the Mississippi workbook.
Key Public Safety Indicators
Reported rates per 100,000 residents; national references shown alongside.
| Offense Class | Annual Count | Rate per 100K | National Avg | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robbery | 104 | 69.41 | 48.24 |
1.44× national |
| Aggravated Assault | 389 | 259.63 | 229.56 |
1.13× national |
| Burglary | 478 | 319.03 | 188.15 |
1.7× national |
| Larceny-theft | 1211 | 808.27 | 1106.97 | 0.73× national |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 391 | 260.97 | 193.0 |
1.35× national |
Monthly trend: not shown for Jackson
Monthly detail is not shown for Jackson: monthly reporting for 2024-2025 is incomplete, so a monthly trend would mislead. The annual scores and tables above use reported annual figures.
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What drives Jackson's safety score?
Jackson ranks in the middle half of the 6 jurisdictions in the current scored comparison set in Mississippi, ahead of approximately 33% of that scored set. The profile uses a reporting population of 149,827 and source-year data through 2025; it is a citywide agency-level comparison, not a neighborhood forecast.
The strongest of the three score components is Community Order at 50.74, while Property Security is lowest at 38.47. The 12.27-point spread shows why the composite should be read by component instead of as a single absolute claim about safety.
Among the five public offense indicators, Burglary is highest relative to its national reference at 319.03 per 100,000 (1.7× the national rate). Larceny-theft is lowest on the same relative basis at 808.27 per 100,000 (0.73× national).
Coverage check: 18 of 18 tracked offense classes have reportable values in this profile. Missing values are not converted to zero.
Public indicator mix
Jackson, Mississippi recorded 1,211 larceny-theft offenses in 2025, 47.1% of the 2,573 reports across its five public indicators, compared with 104 robbery reports (4.0%); this share covers only those five indicators, excluding other offense classes.
Jackson, Mississippi recorded 478 burglary offenses in 2025, 18.6% of the 2,573 reports across its five public indicators, compared with 104 robbery reports (4.0%); this share covers only those five indicators, excluding other offense classes.
Jackson, Mississippi recorded 391 motor vehicle theft offenses in 2025, 15.2% of the 2,573 reports across its five public indicators, compared with 104 robbery reports (4.0%); this share covers only those five indicators, excluding other offense classes.
Jackson, Mississippi uses a reporting population of 149,827 residents and has values for 18 of the 18 tracked offense classes (100.0%) in its 2025 profile; coverage describes available classes rather than the share of residents reporting crime.
Jackson, Mississippi has an adjusted score of 46.14 points out of 100 versus 68.04 in Olive Branch, Mississippi, a difference of 21.90 points below that displayed state peer in the 2025 source-year profile; Jackson ranks 4 of 6 scored jurisdictions in the published state comparison set.
Jackson, Mississippi has an adjusted score of 46.14 points out of 100 versus 55.9 in Southaven, Mississippi, a difference of 9.76 points below that displayed state peer in the 2025 source-year profile; Jackson ranks 4 of 6 scored jurisdictions in the published state comparison set.
Detailed Crime Class Breakdown
Additional tracked offense classes
- Homicide
- Rape
- Kidnapping/Abduction
- Human Trafficking
- Arson
- Theft From Building
- Theft From Motor Vehicle
- Simple Assault
- Intimidation
- Stolen Property Offenses
- Vandalism
- Weapon Law Violations
- Drug/Narcotic Violations
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Jackson safe compared to other places in Mississippi?
Jackson is classified as having low relative safety in the 2026 Safety Atlas Index. It has an adjusted safety score of 46.14 out of 100 and ranks #4 in this comparison set out of the 6 jurisdictions in the current scored comparison set in Mississippi.
What is the crime rate in Jackson?
Public offense rates are listed above.
What is Jackson's safety rating?
Jackson's safety rating in the 2026 Safety Atlas Index is 46.14 out of 100, which ranks #4 in this comparison set out of the 6 jurisdictions in the current scored comparison set in Mississippi. Its overall crime trajectory is currently classified as increasing, using source-year data through 2025.
What is the safest neighborhood in Jackson?
This profile covers the reporting jurisdiction; consult local sources for neighborhood detail.
Why are some crime statistics locked for Jackson?
Full offense series: state workbook.
Why is there no monthly crime chart for Jackson?
Monthly detail is not shown for Jackson: monthly reporting for 2024-2025 is incomplete, so a monthly trend would mislead. The annual scores and tables above use reported annual figures.
Reading notes
Safety Atlas methodology · 2026 coverage report
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Primary Source Data Integrity
- Crime Counts: FBI National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS) database.
- Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimate boundaries.
- Methodology: Adjusted per-capita normalization with small-sample relief controls. View our complete Methodology Documentation.