Here's a look at the crime situation in Jacksonville through data, without any bias.

Jacksonville is one of the cities in Florida with high crime rates, alongside Miami and Orlando.

However, some crime indicators have shown improvement in the 2020s. It's best to look at the exact figures.

The homicide rate has consistently remained high in Jacksonville. For the years 2022 to 2023, the annual number of homicides in Jacksonville was reported to be around 110 to 140. When adjusted per 100,000 people, the homicide rate is about 12 to 15, which is higher than the national average in the U.S. (6 to 7 per 100,000).

A significant number of homicides are concentrated in the Northside and some areas of the Westside. There are often prior relationships between victims and perpetrators, and these crimes tend to occur within specific neighborhoods or groups rather than randomly.

Motor vehicle theft occurs in the thousands each year in Jacksonville. Residential areas, shopping mall parking lots, and nighttime parking zones are particularly vulnerable. There is also a rising trend in relay attacks on keyless vehicles, so caution is needed when storing smart keys.

Property crime—including theft, burglary, and vehicle damage—occurs throughout Jacksonville, but is especially prevalent in commercial districts and mixed residential areas. The latest statistics can be checked through the FBI Uniform Crime Report (UCR) and the annual reports from the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office (JSO).

There are positive trends as well. Jacksonville has seen some crime reduction effects in certain areas through enhanced community policing and community engagement programs around 2020. Particularly, public safety in the downtown area has improved alongside redevelopment efforts.

Additionally, the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office operates programs such as Neighborhood Watch, CCTV expansion, and gun buyback programs. The sense of safety in real life is largely determined by the choice of neighborhood.

In fact, residents in the Southside, Mandarin, and Ponte Vedra Beach, where many Koreans live, reportedly do not feel much concern about safety issues.