Jackson County, IL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Jackson County in IL is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 2,414 violent crimes and 3,989 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 169.6 per 100k residents, which is +59.6% above the national average. Property crime averages 247.2 per 100k, +51.1% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate169.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,414 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade BAnnual Rate3.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents180 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate10.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents630 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate247.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents3,989 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate56.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents650 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate164.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents3,012 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade CAnnual Rate23.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents269 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 169.6 | D | 2414 | 106.2 | +59.6% |
| Property Crime | 247.2 | D | 3989 | 163.6 | +51.1% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 11 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 3.1 | B | 180 | 3.5 | -13.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 148 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 10.8 | A | 630 | 22.3 | -51.6% |
| Burglary | 56.1 | F | 650 | 24.0 | +133.5% |
| Larceny | 164.6 | D | 3012 | 116.4 | +41.5% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 23.4 | C | 269 | 22.2 | +5.3% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
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De Soto Police Department
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