Baxter County, AR Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Baxter County in AR is served by 6 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 2,521 violent crimes and 4,487 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 36.2 per 100k residents, which is 66.0% below the national average. Property crime averages 109.5 per 100k, 33.1% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Burglary had the lowest rate. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate36.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,521 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade BAnnual Rate2.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents149 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate2.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents318 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate109.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents4,487 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate2.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents596 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate96.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents3,555 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate9.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents320 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 36.2 | A | 2521 | 106.2 | -66.0% |
| Property Crime | 109.5 | B | 4487 | 163.6 | -33.1% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 15 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 2.5 | B | 149 | 3.5 | -29.2% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 5 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 2.6 | A | 318 | 22.3 | -88.1% |
| Burglary | 2.0 | A | 596 | 24.0 | -91.7% |
| Larceny | 96.8 | B | 3555 | 116.4 | -16.9% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 9.5 | A | 320 | 22.2 | -57.0% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Baxter County Sheriff's Office
Mountain Home Police Department
Mountain Home, AR
Cotter Police Department
Cotter, AR
Gassville Police Department
Gassville, AR
Lakeview Police Department
Lakeview, AR
Norfork Police Department
Norfork, AR