Desha County, AR Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Desha County in AR is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 831 violent crimes and 709 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 180.5 per 100k residents, which is 70.0% above the national average. Property crime averages 189.6 per 100k, 15.9% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft 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 FAnnual Rate180.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents831 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate47.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents225 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate189.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents709 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate19.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents186 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate160.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents469 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate10.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents51 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 180.5 | F | 831 | 106.2 | +70.0% |
| Property Crime | 189.6 | C | 709 | 163.6 | +15.9% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 9 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 33 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 18 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 47.3 | F | 225 | 22.3 | +112.4% |
| Burglary | 19.5 | B | 186 | 24.0 | -18.9% |
| Larceny | 160.0 | D | 469 | 116.4 | +37.5% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 10.1 | A | 51 | 22.2 | -54.4% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Desha County Sheriff's Office
McGehee Police Department
Mcgehee, AR
Dumas Police Department
Dumas, AR