Independence County, AR Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Independence County in AR is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 3,229 violent crimes and 3,200 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 155.5 per 100k residents, which is 46.4% above the national average. Property crime averages 105.2 per 100k, 35.7% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Rape 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 DAnnual Rate155.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents3,229 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade FAnnual Rate4.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents11 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade DAnnual Rate5.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents317 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade CAnnual Rate24.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents704 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate105.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents3,200 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade CAnnual Rate23.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents706 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate67.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,047 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BAnnual Rate14.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents376 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 155.5 | D | 3229 | 106.2 | +46.4% |
| Property Crime | 105.2 | A | 3200 | 163.6 | -35.7% |
| Homicide | 4.5 | F | 11 | 0.5 | +740.8% |
| Rape | 5.6 | D | 317 | 3.5 | +57.9% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 20 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 24.6 | C | 704 | 22.3 | +10.6% |
| Burglary | 23.5 | C | 706 | 24.0 | -2.2% |
| Larceny | 67.1 | A | 2047 | 116.4 | -42.3% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 14.5 | B | 376 | 22.2 | -34.4% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Independence County Sheriff's Office
Batesville Police Department
Batesville, AR