Jackson County, TN Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Jackson County in TN is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 303 violent crimes and 348 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 13.3 per 100k residents, which is 87.4% below the national average. Property crime averages 22.2 per 100k, 86.4% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Aggravated Assault 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 AAnnual Rate13.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents303 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate4.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents77 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate22.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents348 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate4.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents83 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate13.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents204 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate4.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents58 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 13.3 | A | 303 | 106.2 | -87.4% |
| Property Crime | 22.2 | A | 348 | 163.6 | -86.4% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 8 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 13 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 2 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 4.4 | A | 77 | 22.3 | -80.0% |
| Burglary | 4.4 | A | 83 | 24.0 | -81.5% |
| Larceny | 13.3 | A | 204 | 116.4 | -88.5% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4.4 | A | 58 | 22.2 | -80.0% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Jackson County Sheriff's Office
Gainesboro Police Department
Gainesboro, TN