Jonesboro, GA Crime


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The city of Jonesboro, GA has unfortunately been plagued by high levels of crime in recent years. According to , Jonesboro has a violent crime rate of 27.3, which is higher than the national average of 22.7. This means that residents of Jonesboro are at a greater risk of experiencing violence and its consequences compared to the rest of the United States. Additionally, the property crime rate in Jonesboro is 60.9, far surpassing the national average of 35.4. This highlights the need for increased efforts to combat crime in Jonesboro and ensure the safety and security of its citizens. Despite these challenges, the community is working together to address the issue and bring about positive change.

Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)

Jonesboro violent crime is 27.3. (The US average is 22.7)
Jonesboro property crime is 60.9. (The US average is 35.4)

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 Violent Crimes  - Murder  Rape  Robbery  Assault
 Property Crimes  - Burglary  Larceny  Auto Theft
Jonesboro, GA Crime History
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Lake City, GA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock62019
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Hapeville, GA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock102018
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Over 13 years ago

I moved to Jonesboro from Plantation, Florida. Jonesboro is like any other town within a big city. The area that I came from in Florida is ft. lauderdale. There were  More

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Jonesboro has changed a lot in the past 8 years. It's the type of place you might raise kids if you just left a city like Oakland or Detroit. The food scene is  More

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The crime rate has increased here, but it has everywhere in the Atlanta metro area. Marvin has put his comments in every section. He has  More

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