Craighead County, AR Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Craighead County in AR is served by 7 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 11,470 violent crimes and 14,417 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 125.9 per 100k residents, which is +18.5% above the national average. Property crime averages 101.1 per 100k, -38.2% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Robbery 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 CAnnual Rate125.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents11,470 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate12.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents453 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate0.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents249 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade BAnnual Rate18.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents2,220 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate101.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents14,417 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate14.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents4,898 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate69.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents8,436 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BAnnual Rate17.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,022 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 125.9 | C | 11470 | 106.2 | +18.5% |
| Property Crime | 101.1 | A | 14417 | 163.6 | -38.2% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 52 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 12.3 | F | 453 | 3.5 | +247.3% |
| Robbery | 0.2 | A | 249 | 5.8 | -97.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 18.4 | B | 2220 | 22.3 | -17.2% |
| Burglary | 14.5 | A | 4898 | 24.0 | -39.5% |
| Larceny | 69.4 | A | 8436 | 116.4 | -40.4% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 17.0 | B | 1022 | 22.2 | -23.2% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Jonesboro Police Department
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Caraway Police Department
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Lake City Police Department
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Bay Police Department
Bay, AR
Monette Police Department
Monette, AR
Bono Police Department
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Brookland Police Department
Brookland, AR