Pope County, AR Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Pope County in AR is served by 7 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 4,339 violent crimes and 6,361 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 59.1 per 100k residents, which is 44.4% below the national average. Property crime averages 55.9 per 100k, 65.8% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent 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 Rate59.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents4,339 (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/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate10.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents1,138 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate55.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents6,361 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate14.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents966 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate40.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents4,828 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate0.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents539 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 59.1 | A | 4339 | 106.2 | -44.4% |
| Property Crime | 55.9 | A | 6361 | 163.6 | -65.8% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 7 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 183 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 35 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 10.7 | A | 1138 | 22.3 | -52.0% |
| Burglary | 14.6 | A | 966 | 24.0 | -39.3% |
| Larceny | 40.6 | A | 4828 | 116.4 | -65.1% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0.7 | A | 539 | 22.2 | -96.9% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Pope County Sheriff's Office
Russellville Police Department
Russellville, AR
Atkins Police Department
Atkins, AR
Arkansas Tech University
Dover Police Department
Dover, AR
Pottsville Police Department
Pottsville, AR