Drug-Related Crime per Capita in Jacksonville
The map below shows drug-related crime per 1,000 Jacksonville residents.
The map below shows drug-related crime per 1,000 Jacksonville residents.
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Overall Crime Grade™
D- |
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D- |
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Other Crime Grade |
D- |
A crime occurs every 5 hours 7 minutes (on average) in Jacksonville.
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Crime Grade's drug-related crime map shows the safest places in Jacksonville in green. The most dangerous areas in Jacksonville are in red, with moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted by the type and severity of the crime.
The D grade means the rate of drug-related crime is higher than the average US city. Jacksonville is in the 23rd percentile for safety, meaning 77% of cities are safer and 23% of cities are more dangerous. This analysis applies to Jacksonville's proper boundaries only. See the table on nearby places below for nearby cities.
The rate of drug-related crime in Jacksonville is 5.315 per 1,000 residents during a standard year. People who live in Jacksonville generally consider the northeast part of the city to be the safest.
Your chance of being a victim of drug-related crime in Jacksonville may be as high as 1 in 157 in the central neighborhoods, or as low as 1 in 233 in the northeast part of the city. See the section on interpreting the drug-related crime map, however, because comparing rates for drug-related crime or any other crime is not as intuitive as it may seem.
By a simple count ignoring population, more crimes occur in the central parts of Jacksonville, AR: about 30 per year. The north part of Jacksonville has fewer cases of drug-related crime with only 2 in a typical year.
When looking at the drug-related crime map for Jacksonville, remember that the rate of drug-related crime per resident may appear inflated when people visit the area during the day, but do not live there. For example, there are more retail establishments in the central part of the city. Many crimes are committed in retail areas in blocks where few people live. Red areas on the drug-related crime rate map do not always indicate danger for Jacksonville residents who live there.
More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports, of which Jacksonville has 0, always look like high-crime locations due to the large number of people and the low population nearby. Parks and designated recreational areas, of which Jacksonville has 5, have the same problem. Of Jacksonville’s 34,843 residents, few live near recreational areas. Because many people visit, crime rates may appear higher even for safe parks. Ultimately crime happens where people are, whether they live there or not. Before writing off an area as unsafe, look at both the crime rate and total crime maps, then consider nearby destinations that people may be visiting.
To better understand and navigate these intricate crime maps, a high-speed internet connection can be crucial. Fast and seamless online connectivity ensures that map details load efficiently, providing users with clearer, uninterrupted insights. If you're considering enhancing your online experience, check out high speed internet in Jacksonville, AR at ISP Reports.The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All drug-related crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 Jacksonville residents in a standard year.
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Assault |
5.426 |
Robbery |
0.3468 |
Rape |
1.266 |
Murder |
0.1742 |
Total Violent Crime |
7.213 (D-) |
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Theft |
18.77 |
Vehicle Theft |
3.894 |
Burglary |
4.748 |
Arson |
0.1459 |
Total Property Crime |
27.56 (D-) |
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Kidnapping |
0.2775 |
Drug Crimes |
5.315 |
Vandalism |
8.456 |
Identity Theft |
0.1754 |
Animal Cruelty |
0.0355 |
Total "Other" Rate |
14.26 (D-) |
Compared to surrounding cities, the rate of drug-related crime in Jacksonville is similar. The table below shows Crime Grades for cities close to Jacksonville.
Nearby City | Overall Crime Grade | Violent Crime Grade | Property Crime Grade | Drug-Related Crime Crime Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
F | F | F | C- | |
D+ | D- | C- | D- | |
D | D | D | D+ | |
D+ | D | C- | C- | |
F | F | F | D+ | |
C- | D+ | C+ | D- | |
F | F | D- | C- | |
F | F | F | D | |
C+ | C- | C+ | D+ | |
D | D | D | D- |
Jacksonville is higher versus other cities of the same size for drug-related crime. The table below compares crime in cities with comparable overall population in the city‘s boundaries.
Similar City | Overall Crime Grade | Violent Crime Grade | Property Crime Grade | Drug-Related Crime Crime Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
C | D+ | D+ | B+ | |
D | C- | C- | C- | |
A- | B- | B- | A+ | |
B- | B- | B- | A | |
C | C | C | C | |
A | A- | A- | A | |
C- | C | C | B | |
D | D- | D- | B | |
D+ | C- | C- | D+ | |
B- | C | C | B |
Considering only the drug-related crime rate, Jacksonville is safer than the Arkansas state average and less safe than the national average.
Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Jacksonville, AR average SchoolGrade of D+, with 30% actual proficiency versus 34% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Jacksonville schools on SchoolGrade
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