Perry County, AR Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Perry County in AR is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 317 violent crimes and 696 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 83.2 per 100k residents, which is 21.7% below the national average. Property crime averages 219.5 per 100k, 34.2% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Aggravated Assault 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 BAnnual Rate83.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents317 (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/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate5.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents159 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate219.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents696 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate77.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents145 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate124.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents520 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BAnnual Rate17.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents30 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 83.2 | B | 317 | 106.2 | -21.7% |
| Property Crime | 219.5 | D | 696 | 163.6 | +34.2% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 3 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 21 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 4 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 5.7 | A | 159 | 22.3 | -74.2% |
| Burglary | 77.5 | F | 145 | 24.0 | +222.4% |
| Larceny | 124.8 | C | 520 | 116.4 | +7.3% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 17.2 | B | 30 | 22.2 | -22.4% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Perry County Sheriff's Office
Perryville Police Department
Perryville, AR