Lawrence County, AR Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Lawrence County in AR is served by 4 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 401 violent crimes and 460 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 32.1 per 100k residents, which is -69.7% below the national average. Property crime averages 45.7 per 100k, -72.1% below 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 AAnnual Rate32.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents401 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade DAnnual Rate4.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents20 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate9.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents126 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate45.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents460 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate13.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents139 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate27.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents273 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate4.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents44 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 32.1 | A | 401 | 106.2 | -69.7% |
| Property Crime | 45.7 | A | 460 | 163.6 | -72.1% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 0 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 4.5 | D | 20 | 3.5 | +27.6% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 1 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 9.0 | A | 126 | 22.3 | -59.4% |
| Burglary | 13.5 | A | 139 | 24.0 | -43.7% |
| Larceny | 27.6 | A | 273 | 116.4 | -76.3% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4.5 | A | 44 | 22.2 | -79.6% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Walnut Ridge Police Department
Walnut Ridge, AR
Hoxie Police Department
Hoxie, AR
Ravenden Police Department
Ravenden, AR
Black Rock Police Department
Black Rock, AR