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Arkansas Crime & Safety

Crime rates and safety scores for all 75 counties.

Avg Violent Crime Rate

518.0

per 100K

Avg Property Crime Rate

1809.0

per 100K

Avg Safety Score

96/100

State Overview

Crime & Safety in Arkansas

National Context

Arkansas Crime Rates Mirror the National Average

Arkansas reports an average total crime rate of 2,326.8 per 100,000 residents, placing it slightly below the national average of 2,385.5. This figure positions the state near the middle of the national safety spectrum, though local experiences vary significantly by county.

Violent vs. Property Crime

Property Crime Prevails Over Higher Violent Rates

Property crime accounts for the vast majority of incidents at 1,808.9 per 100,000 residents, though this remains lower than the national property crime rate of 2,015.7. However, the state's violent crime rate of 517.8 per 100,000 stands notably higher than the national benchmark of 369.8.

Safest Counties

Sharp and Montgomery Counties Lead in Safety

Sharp County is the state's safest with a remarkably low total crime rate of 86.1 per 100,000 residents. Montgomery County and Pike County also stand out for their security, reporting rates of 163.7 and 725.1 respectively, far below both state and national averages.

Crime Hotspots

Urban Hubs Record Higher Incident Concentrations

Pulaski County records the highest total crime rate at 6,014.3 per 100,000, followed by Crittenden and Jefferson counties at 5,685.7 and 5,064.7. These higher rates often reflect the unique economic and population pressures found in the state's most densely populated urban corridors.

The Takeaway

A Tale of Two Safety Profiles

While Arkansas's overall crime rate aligns with national figures, the state presents a sharp contrast between its safe rural counties and active metropolitan centers. Prospective residents find significant peace of mind in the northern and western districts, where crime rates are among the lowest in the region.

All Arkansas Counties

CountySafety Score
Sharp County100/100
Montgomery County100/100
Pike County99/100
Newton County99/100
Searcy County99/100
Madison County98/100
Nevada County98/100
Van Buren County98/100
Clay County98/100
Little River County98/100
Bradley County98/100
Sevier County98/100
Stone County98/100
Woodruff County98/100
Boone County98/100
Grant County98/100
Izard County98/100
Johnson County98/100
Lincoln County98/100
Lawrence County98/100
Marion County97/100
Carroll County97/100
Chicot County97/100
Howard County97/100
Prairie County97/100
Yell County97/100
Franklin County97/100
Hot Spring County97/100
Lafayette County97/100
Polk County97/100
Calhoun County97/100
Clark County97/100
Drew County97/100
Perry County97/100
Fulton County97/100
Logan County97/100
Lonoke County97/100
Ashley County97/100
Baxter County97/100
Cleveland County97/100
Desha County97/100
Independence County97/100
Saline County96/100
Crawford County96/100
Scott County96/100
Washington County96/100
Randolph County96/100
Pope County96/100
Lee County96/100
Benton County96/100
Columbia County96/100
Monroe County96/100
Faulkner County96/100
Hempstead County96/100
Phillips County96/100
White County95/100
Union County95/100
Ouachita County95/100
Cleburne County95/100
Conway County95/100
Cross County95/100
Poinsett County95/100
Jackson County95/100
Craighead County95/100
Arkansas County95/100
Dallas County95/100
Mississippi County94/100
Miller County94/100
Garland County94/100
Greene County94/100
St. Francis County93/100
Sebastian County93/100
Jefferson County92/100
Crittenden County91/100
Pulaski County91/100

Crime rates per 100K population. — = data pending.

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Data Sources

Crime data sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer (UCR) and County Health Rankings. Safety scores are derived composite metrics.

Data is informational only. Not legal or security advice. Coverage varies by county and reporting year.

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