Is Jacksonville Safe? 2020 Crime Data & Safety Guide
A data-driven look at Jacksonville, Florida safety using FBI crime statistics. Last updated with 2020 data.
Key Insights
- →Jacksonville's violent crime rate is 697.9 per 100K — 94% above the national average
- →Safety Grade: F — Safer than 6% of US cities
- →6,424 violent crimes and 26,432 property crimes reported in 2020
- →Single year of data available
- →Most common violent crime: Larceny-Theft (19,602 incidents)
Jacksonville Crime Statistics (2020)
| Crime Type | Count | Rate per 100K |
|---|---|---|
| Total Violent Crime | 6,424 | 697.9 |
| Murder | 140 | 15.2 |
| Rape | 456 | 49.5 |
| Robbery | 928 | 100.8 |
| Aggravated Assault | 4,900 | 532.3 |
| Total Property Crime | 26,432 | 2871.5 |
| Burglary | 3,860 | 419.3 |
| Larceny-Theft | 19,602 | 2129.5 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2,970 | 322.6 |
Violent Crime Breakdown
Neighborhood Safety Context
Like all major cities, Jacksonville's crime is not evenly distributed. Crime tends to concentrate in specific neighborhoods — often those with higher poverty rates and fewer resources. Tourist areas, business districts, and affluent residential neighborhoods typically have significantly lower crime rates than the city average suggests.
The citywide crime rate of 697.9 per 100K is an average across a population of 920,508. Some neighborhoods may be 5-10x safer than the average, while others may be significantly more dangerous. Always research specific neighborhoods when evaluating safety.
Verdict: Is Jacksonville Safe?
Jacksonville has a higher-than-average crime rate. Visitors should research specific neighborhoods before visiting. Many areas are perfectly safe, but concentrated pockets of violence do exist. The city has been working on crime reduction initiatives.