A
83%
Total crime NAT. AVG.
83%
Violent crime NAT. AVG.
84%
Property crime NAT. AVG.
Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2023 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2024; this is the most current data available.
StatisticReportedincidents/100k peopleSouth Jacksonville/100k peopleIllinois/100k peopleNational/100k people
Total crime12n/a (estimate)3772,0302,281
Murder0n/a0.06.65.7
Rape0n/a0.042.538.0
Robbery0n/a0.0110.266.5
Assault2n/a62.9150.8264.1
Violent crime2n/a (estimate)63310364
Burglary2n/a62.9231.8250.7
Theft8n/a251.41,143.51,347.2
Vehicle theft0n/a0.0344.7318.7
Property crime10n/a (estimate)3141,7201,917

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The South Jacksonville crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in South Jacksonville as reported by the local law enforcement agencies. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The South Jacksonville crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the South Jacksonville crime map does not always indicate that it is a dangerous area for its residents. Areas on the heat map could be inflated if they are located in high traffic areas like airports, sports centers or large parks. Other areas on the heat map could see increased crime rates if they are located in major tourist areas like the downtown core.
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      Crime Quick Facts

      • South Jacksonville crime rates are 83% lower than the national average
      • Violent crimes in South Jacksonville are 83% lower than the national average
      • In South Jacksonville you have a 1 in 266 chance of becoming a victim of crime
      • South Jacksonville is safer than 63% of the cities in the United States
      • Year over year crime in South Jacksonville has decreased by 67%

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        Daily Crime In South Jacksonville (per 100,000 people)

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        Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in South Jacksonville

        The chance of being a victim of violent crime in South Jacksonville is 1 in 1592
        The chance of being a victim of property crime in South Jacksonville is 1 in 319
        The chance of being a victim of crime in South Jacksonville is 1 in 266

        Year Over Year Crime In South Jacksonville (per 100,000 people)

        South Jacksonville police department

        Item South Jacksonville Illinois National
        Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)630,690558,732
        Police officers & civilians /1000 residentsn/a2.63.3

        Sex offenders in Illinois

        State Total offenders Illinois /100K National /100K
        Illinois32,213263266
        There are a total of 32,213 sex offenders in Illinois. This yields a total of 263 sex offenders in Illinois per 100,000 residents which is 1% less than the national average.

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        Ashland, IL1,272127705832
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        Woodson, IL4933622,0102,372
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        South Jacksonville, IL3,13263314377

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        South Jacksonville, IL3,13263314377
        Source: The South Jacksonville, IL crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2023. The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies reporting data on property and violent crimes. The uniform crime reports program represents approximately 309 million American residents, which results in 98% coverage of metropolitan statistical areas.