Jackson County, MI Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Jackson County in MI is served by 8 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 15,815 violent crimes and 14,322 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 89.5 per 100k residents, which is 15.7% below the national average. Property crime averages 84.4 per 100k, 48.4% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Robbery 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 BAnnual Rate89.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents15,815 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade DAnnual Rate4.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents730 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate0.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents200 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate11.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents2,842 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate84.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents14,322 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate11.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents2,044 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate62.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents10,764 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate8.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,390 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 89.5 | B | 15815 | 106.2 | -15.7% |
| Property Crime | 84.4 | A | 14322 | 163.6 | -48.4% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 53 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 4.3 | D | 730 | 3.5 | +21.0% |
| Robbery | 0.5 | A | 200 | 5.8 | -92.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 11.1 | A | 2842 | 22.3 | -50.0% |
| Burglary | 11.9 | A | 2044 | 24.0 | -50.4% |
| Larceny | 62.4 | A | 10764 | 116.4 | -46.4% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 8.7 | A | 1390 | 22.2 | -60.9% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
State Police: Jackson County
Jackson County Sheriff's Office
Columbia Township Police Department
Columbia Township, MI
Jackson Police Department
Jackson, MI
Napoleon Township Police Department
Napoleon Township, MI
Spring Arbor Township Police Department
Spring Arbor Township, MI
Springport Township Police Department
Springport Township, MI
Blackman Township Police Department
Blackman Township, MI