Saline County, AR Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Saline County in AR is served by 5 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 7,211 violent crimes and 12,999 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 64.6 per 100k residents, which is 39.2% below the national average. Property crime averages 135.7 per 100k, 17.1% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Robbery 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 Rate64.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents7,211 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade FAnnual Rate4.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents31 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate0.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents309 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate0.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents136 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade BAnnual Rate17.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents1,578 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate135.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents12,999 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate20.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents2,442 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate93.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents9,299 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade CAnnual Rate21.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,203 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 64.6 | A | 7211 | 106.2 | -39.2% |
| Property Crime | 135.7 | B | 12999 | 163.6 | -17.1% |
| Homicide | 4.3 | F | 31 | 0.5 | +700.3% |
| Rape | 0.9 | A | 309 | 3.5 | -75.1% |
| Robbery | 0.5 | A | 136 | 5.8 | -90.8% |
| Aggravated Assault | 17.8 | B | 1578 | 22.3 | -20.1% |
| Burglary | 20.5 | B | 2442 | 24.0 | -14.8% |
| Larceny | 93.6 | B | 9299 | 116.4 | -19.5% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 21.6 | C | 1203 | 22.2 | -2.7% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Saline County Sheriff's Office
Benton Police Department
Benton, AR
Bryant Police Department
Bryant, AR
Haskell
Shannon Hills Police Department
Shannon Hills, AR