If you’ve been playing Jailbreak for a while, you’ve probably wondered which side helps you level up and earn cash faster. Is it the thrill of robbing banks as a criminal, or the satisfaction of catching bad guys as a cop? Both sides have their perks, but if you really want to climb levels quickly, it’s all about knowing what works best for your playstyle.
Criminals Make More Money, Faster
Let’s be honest, most players agree that being a criminal is the fastest way to make money and level up in Jailbreak. On average, you can earn 100k to 150k cash per hour, even without gamepasses. The key is consistency. Keep robbing one place after another. The Bank, Jewelry Store, Power Plant, and Museum should be your main targets.
When I first started, I used to waste time waiting for a robbery to reopen. Now, I move in a loop. When one is closed, I immediately head to the next. If you can, use a private server or find a small one using extensions like Metablox. Fewer players mean fewer cops and faster rotations.
Here are some quick tips that helped me speed up my grind:
- Use the free helicopter early on. Start as a cop, fly it to the prison yard, lock it, switch to criminal, and it’s yours.
- Get the Challenger (75k) and upgrade it with Level 5 engine and Level 3 brakes to move between robberies faster.
- Rob the Power Plant efficiently. Solve the puzzle as you exit the building for higher uranium cash.
- Don’t skip the Cargo Boat. It pays 10–12k and adds up fast.
- Team up with friends. Two players can rob faster and defend better against cops.
- Use Jetpack to skip obby sections in the Jewelry Store or escape faster when cops camp the exits.
Criminals earn more because they’re always doing something. Every move gives XP and cash. Even if you get arrested, you can jump back into another heist quickly.
Cops Level Up Slower But Have Their Own Advantages
Being a cop isn’t as profitable, but it’s still a solid way to level up, especially if you’re good at chasing and arresting. Most players make around 40k to 50k an hour, but some can make more if they find high-bounty criminals. You can make big money by busting robbers at banks or using clever traps.
From experience, here’s what works best when you’re playing cop:
- Use the Secret Lair map to track where criminals are headed. You can predict robberies before they happen.
- Place Road Spikes smartly. Try garage traps or pre-emptive traps near bridges, tunnels, and robbery exits.
- Team up with other cops. One covers the back exit, another blocks the main road. Perfect setup for quick arrests.
- Use Jetpacks too. When pros fly away after you eject them, follow them up and catch them mid-air.
- Use Gliders for bank busts. Glide straight into vaults and arrest everyone before they react.
- Don’t be afraid to camp. Camping isn’t cheating; it’s strategy, especially around robbery points.
- Try blocking cars using your own vehicle or a helicopter when chasing faster criminals.
Even though cops earn less, they make up for it with better control and PvP tools like tasers, spike traps, and shields. I’ve had moments where one good setup caught three high-bounty criminals at once. Feels great.
Which Team is Better for Leveling Up Fast
If your main goal is money and XP, go Criminal. You control the pace, pick your targets, and can make over twice as much cash as a cop. But if you prefer strategy, teamwork, and PvP, the Cop team can still be satisfying, especially if you enjoy hunting down high-level players.
In short:
- Criminals = Fast cash and faster XP.
- Cops = Strategy, teamwork, and fun chases.
Whatever side you choose, consistency is what really matters. Keep grinding, use the right vehicles, plan your moves, and you’ll be leveling up faster than most players on the server.
