Jackson County, IL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Jackson County in IL is served by 5 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 3,248 violent crimes and 5,728 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 153.3 per 100k residents, which is 44.4% above the national average. Property crime averages 217.5 per 100k, 32.9% 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 Rate153.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents3,248 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade BAnnual Rate2.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents246 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate9.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents730 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate217.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents5,728 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate46.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,091 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate149.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents4,171 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BAnnual Rate18.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents393 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 153.3 | D | 3248 | 106.2 | +44.4% |
| Property Crime | 217.5 | D | 5728 | 163.6 | +32.9% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 13 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 2.3 | B | 246 | 3.5 | -34.8% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 152 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 9.3 | A | 730 | 22.3 | -58.3% |
| Burglary | 46.8 | F | 1091 | 24.0 | +94.9% |
| Larceny | 149.6 | D | 4171 | 116.4 | +28.6% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 18.7 | B | 393 | 22.2 | -15.6% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Jackson County Sheriff's Office
Carbondale Police Department
Carbondale, IL
Murphysboro Police Department
Murphysboro, IL
Southern Illinois University: Carbondale
De Soto Police Department
De Soto, IL