Columbia County, AR Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

Columbia County in AR is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 896 violent crimes and 2,201 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 65.0 per 100k residents, which is 38.8% below the national average. Property crime averages 130.4 per 100k, 20.3% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Aggravated Assault 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 A
Annual Rate65.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents896 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Rape

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Robbery

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Aggravated Assault

Grade B
Annual Rate18.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents329 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade B
Annual Rate130.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,201 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade B
Annual Rate18.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents724 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade C
Annual Rate111.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,363 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Summary Table

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime65.0A896106.2-38.8%
Property Crime130.4B2201163.6-20.3%
Homicide0.0A180.5-100.0%
Rape0.0A323.5-100.0%
Robbery0.0A345.8-100.0%
Aggravated Assault18.2B32922.3-18.2%
Burglary18.9B72424.0-21.5%
Larceny111.5C1363116.4-4.2%
Motor Vehicle Theft0.0A10522.2-100.0%

Crime Trends

Agencies

Columbia County Sheriff's Office

Magnolia Police Department

Magnolia, AR

Southern Arkansas University