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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

24/100

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 County93/100
Montgomery County91/100
Pike County69/100
Searcy County64/100
Newton County64/100
Madison County55/100
Nevada County47/100
Van Buren County44/100
Clay County42/100
Little River County41/100
Bradley County40/100
Stone County39/100
Sevier County38/100
Woodruff County38/100
Boone County37/100
Izard County36/100
Grant County36/100
Johnson County34/100
Lincoln County34/100
Lawrence County33/100
Marion County31/100
Yell County29/100
Carroll County29/100
Chicot County29/100
Prairie County28/100
Howard County28/100
Lafayette County28/100
Hot Spring County27/100
Polk County27/100
Franklin County27/100
Calhoun County25/100
Drew County24/100
Clark County24/100
Perry County21/100
Lonoke County20/100
Fulton County20/100
Logan County20/100
Ashley County19/100
Independence County19/100
Cleveland County19/100
Baxter County19/100
Desha County18/100
Saline County17/100
Scott County16/100
Washington County16/100
Crawford County16/100
Randolph County15/100
Pope County14/100
Lee County13/100
Benton County12/100
Columbia County12/100
Monroe County12/100
Faulkner County11/100
Phillips County9/100
Hempstead County9/100
White County9/100
Union County8/100
Ouachita County7/100
Conway County7/100
Cleburne County7/100
Cross County6/100
Poinsett County6/100
Jackson County6/100
Craighead County5/100
Arkansas County5/100
Dallas County5/100
Mississippi County5/100
Miller County4/100
Garland County3/100
Greene County3/100
St. Francis County3/100
Sebastian County2/100
Jefferson County2/100
Crittenden County1/100
Pulaski County1/100

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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