Crime per Capita in West Central Jackson
The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in West Central Jackson.
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D+
Overall Crime Grade™
C- |
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D+ |
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Other Crime Grade |
D |
$3.66 million
Cost of Crime™ for West Central Jackson, Jackson, MS
In 2025, crime will cost $1,684 per household.
Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in West Central Jackson in green, the most dangerous in red, and moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted based on both the type and severity of the crime. For more information on how to interpret our crime maps, see the Interpreting the Crime Maps section below.
Is West Central Jackson, Jackson, MS Safe?
The D+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US neighborhood. West Central Jackson ranks in the 27th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 27% of neighborhoods but less safe than 73%. This analysis applies only to West Central Jackson's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby neighborhoods.
The crime rate in West Central Jackson is 51.16 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. West Central Jackson Residents generally consider the southeast part of the neighborhood to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in West Central Jackson varies by area - ranging from 1 in 7 in the northwest areas to 1 in 28 in the southeast.
When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southwest parts of West Central Jackson, Jackson, MS see the most incidents - about 65 per year. In contrast, the northwest part of the neighborhood has the fewest, with approximately 5 crimes annually.
The Cost of Crime™ in West Central Jackson, Jackson, MS
The total projected cost of crime in West Central Jackson for 2025 is $3,664,499. This translates to approximately $737 per resident and $1,684 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 3.5% of the median household income in West Central Jackson. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:- Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 53.7%
- Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 35.5%
- Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 10.8%
How Much Does Crime Cost in West Central Jackson Compared to Other Neighborhoods?
| West Central Jackson, Jackson, MS: | $737 |
|---|---|
| Citizens Southwest, Jackson, M: | $598 |
| College View, Starkville, MS: | $210 |
| Mississippi: | $270 |
| USA: | $464 |
The Cost of Crime per resident in West Central Jackson is $737 per year, which is $273 more than the national average and $468 more than Jackson's city average. Below we compare neighborhoods similar to West Central Jackson:
- In Citizens Southwest, Jackson, M, crime costs $598 per person, which is $140 less than in West Central Jackson.
- In College View, Starkville, MS, crime costs $210 per person, which is $527 less than in West Central Jackson
2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime
The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of West Central Jackson for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.Crime |
Cost to West Central Jackson |
Cost per West Central Jackson Resident |
|---|---|---|
Murder |
$1.22 million |
$245 |
Rape/Sexual Assault |
$93,190 |
$19 |
Robbery |
$83,265 |
$17 |
Assault |
$633,089 |
$127 |
Kidnapping |
$6,515 |
$1 |
Vehicle Theft |
$271,381 |
$55 |
Burglary |
$242,205 |
$49 |
Theft |
$534,749 |
$108 |
Arson |
$7,845 |
$2 |
Vandalism |
$358,512 |
$72 |
Animal Cruelty |
$4,722 |
$1 |
Drug Crimes |
$202,463 |
$41 |
Identity Theft |
$9,423 |
$2 |
Total Cost of Crime |
$3,664,499 |
$737 |
The Intangible Cost of Crime in West Central Jackson, Jackson, MS
CrimeGrade primarily focuses on tangible costs, but the true impact of crime extends beyond economic. Pain and suffering for victims and their families are difficult to quantify, but research-based methodologies help estimate these effects. Using these methodologies, we calculate that the intangible cost of crime in West Central Jackson totals $8,698,666 ($1,751 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $12,363,165 ($2,488 per resident). All Cost of Crime facts are based on scholarly research done on the cost of crime. Read more about our methodology here.Interpreting the Crime Maps
When interpreting the West Central Jackson crime map, keep in mind that crime rates are measured per resident. Areas with high visitor traffic, such as shopping districts, may appear to have higher crime rates simply because more crimes occur where people gather - even if few residents live there. For example, the central part of the neighborhood has more retail establishments, which can artificially inflate crime rates in that area. Red areas on the map do not necessarily mean a neighborhood is unsafe for residents.
More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports 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 West Central Jackson has 3, have the same problem. Of West Central Jackson’s 4,969 residents, few live near recreational areas. Because many people visit, crime rates may appear higher even for safe parks. Crime occurs where people gather, whether they live there or not. Before assuming an area is unsafe, consider both per-capita crime rates and total crime counts, as well as the types of destinations nearby.
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The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 West Central Jackson residents in a standard year.
Violent Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Assault |
4.436 |
Robbery |
0.5327 |
Rape |
0.3093 |
Murder |
0.1303 |
Total Violent Crime |
5.409 (C-) |
Property Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Theft |
20.78 |
Vehicle Theft |
3.527 |
Burglary |
5.374 |
Arson |
0.0654 |
Total Property Crime |
29.75 (D+) |
Other Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Kidnapping |
0.0216 |
Drug Crimes |
5.508 |
Vandalism |
10.10 |
Identity Theft |
0.2450 |
Animal Cruelty |
0.1285 |
Total "Other" Rate |
16.00 (D) |
Individual West Central Jackson Crime Maps & Stats
Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods
Compared to surrounding neighborhoods, the rate of crime in West Central Jackson is higher. The table below shows Crime Grades for neighborhoods close to West Central Jackson.
Nearby Neighborhood | Overall Crime Grade | Violent Crime Grade | Property Crime Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
C+ | B- | C+ | |
B- | B | B | |
B | A- | B+ | |
C+ | A | C | |
B- | A- | B | |
D+ | D | C- | |
C- | C+ | D+ | |
C- | B- | D+ | |
B+ | A- | B | |
F | F | F |
Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations
West Central Jackson is similar versus other neighborhoods of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in neighborhoods with comparable overall population in the neighborhood‘s boundaries.
Similar Neighborhood | Overall Crime Grade | Violent Crime Grade | Property Crime Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
C- | C | C | |
A- | D+ | D+ | |
D- | F | F | |
D- | D+ | D+ | |
D- | D- | D- | |
D | F | F | |
B- | B+ | B+ | |
C | C | C | |
C- | B+ | B+ | |
C | C- | C- |
Considering only the crime rate, West Central Jackson is less safe than the Mississippi 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 West Central Jackson, Jackson, MS average SchoolGrade of F, with 18% actual proficiency versus 12% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See West Central Jackson schools on SchoolGrade
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