Prairie County, AR Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Prairie County in AR is served by 4 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 410 violent crimes and 524 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 107.9 per 100k residents, which is 1.6% above the national average. Property crime averages 41.2 per 100k, 74.8% 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 CAnnual Rate107.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents410 (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 FAnnual Rate90.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents101 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate41.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents524 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate11.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents170 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate23.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents302 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate5.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents47 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 107.9 | C | 410 | 106.2 | +1.6% |
| Property Crime | 41.2 | A | 524 | 163.6 | -74.8% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 7 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 23 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 4 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 90.2 | F | 101 | 22.3 | +305.4% |
| Burglary | 11.8 | A | 170 | 24.0 | -51.0% |
| Larceny | 23.5 | A | 302 | 116.4 | -79.8% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5.9 | A | 47 | 22.2 | -73.5% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Prairie County Sheriff's Office
Hazen Police Department
Hazen, AR
Des Arc Police Department
Des Arc, AR
De Valls Bluff Police Department
De Valls Bluff, AR