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Polk County, AR Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

Polk County in AR is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 994 violent crimes and 1,243 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 139.4 per 100k residents, which is 31.3% above the national average. Property crime averages 96.3 per 100k, 41.1% 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 D
Annual Rate139.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents994 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Rape

Grade F
Annual Rate7.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents49 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Aggravated Assault

Grade C
Annual Rate23.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents296 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate96.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,243 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade B
Annual Rate17.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents185 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade B
Annual Rate78.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,011 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Summary Table

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime139.4D994106.2+31.3%
Property Crime96.3A1243163.6-41.1%
Homicide0.0A20.5-100.0%
Rape7.2F493.5+104.4%
Robbery0.0A45.8-100.0%
Aggravated Assault23.4C29622.3+5.0%
Burglary17.8B18524.0-25.8%
Larceny78.5B1011116.4-32.5%
Motor Vehicle Theft0.0A4222.2-100.0%

Crime Trends

Agencies

Polk County Sheriff's Office

Mena Police Department

Mena, AR