Jefferson County, AR Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Jefferson County in AR is served by 5 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 12,420 violent crimes and 13,583 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 152.1 per 100k residents, which is 43.2% above the national average. Property crime averages 156.6 per 100k, 4.3% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Homicide 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 Rate152.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents12,420 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade FAnnual Rate1.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents135 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade CAnnual Rate3.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents235 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate1.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents349 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade DAnnual Rate32.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents3,326 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate156.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents13,583 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade DAnnual Rate34.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents3,026 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate91.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents8,534 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade DAnnual Rate30.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,820 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 152.1 | D | 12420 | 106.2 | +43.2% |
| Property Crime | 156.6 | C | 13583 | 163.6 | -4.3% |
| Homicide | 1.3 | F | 135 | 0.5 | +142.1% |
| Rape | 3.9 | C | 235 | 3.5 | +9.4% |
| Robbery | 1.9 | A | 349 | 5.8 | -66.7% |
| Aggravated Assault | 32.0 | D | 3326 | 22.3 | +43.8% |
| Burglary | 34.7 | D | 3026 | 24.0 | +44.3% |
| Larceny | 91.8 | B | 8534 | 116.4 | -21.2% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 30.2 | D | 1820 | 22.2 | +36.0% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Jefferson County Sheriff's Office
Pine Bluff Police Department
Pine Bluff, AR
White Hall Police Department
White Hall, AR
Redfield Police Department
Redfield, AR