Lawrence County, AR Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Lawrence County in AR is served by 5 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 687 violent crimes and 953 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 39.8 per 100k residents, which is 62.5% below the national average. Property crime averages 62.0 per 100k, 62.1% below the national average. The most common offense was Property 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 AAnnual Rate39.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents687 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate6.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents54 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade BAnnual Rate15.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents215 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate62.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents953 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate13.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents298 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate39.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents554 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate6.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents90 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 39.8 | A | 687 | 106.2 | -62.5% |
| Property Crime | 62.0 | A | 953 | 163.6 | -62.1% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 3 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 6.4 | F | 54 | 3.5 | +81.9% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 1 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 15.7 | B | 215 | 22.3 | -29.5% |
| Burglary | 13.7 | A | 298 | 24.0 | -43.2% |
| Larceny | 39.0 | A | 554 | 116.4 | -66.4% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 6.4 | A | 90 | 22.2 | -71.0% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Lawrence County Sheriff's Office
Walnut Ridge Police Department
Walnut Ridge, AR
Hoxie Police Department
Hoxie, AR
Ravenden Police Department
Ravenden, AR
Black Rock Police Department
Black Rock, AR