Sebastian County, AR Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Sebastian County in AR is served by 10 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 16,958 violent crimes and 24,683 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 94.0 per 100k residents, which is 11.5% below the national average. Property crime averages 83.8 per 100k, 48.8% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Homicide 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 Rate94.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents16,958 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade AAnnual Rate0.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents24 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade CAnnual Rate3.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents542 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate0.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents397 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate10.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents4,274 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate83.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents24,683 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate10.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents3,686 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate70.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents18,570 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate2.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,339 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 94.0 | B | 16958 | 106.2 | -11.5% |
| Property Crime | 83.8 | A | 24683 | 163.6 | -48.8% |
| Homicide | 0.1 | A | 24 | 0.5 | -76.9% |
| Rape | 3.9 | C | 542 | 3.5 | +9.4% |
| Robbery | 0.7 | A | 397 | 5.8 | -87.3% |
| Aggravated Assault | 10.5 | A | 4274 | 22.3 | -52.9% |
| Burglary | 10.6 | A | 3686 | 24.0 | -55.8% |
| Larceny | 70.4 | A | 18570 | 116.4 | -39.5% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2.5 | A | 2339 | 22.2 | -88.9% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Sebastian County Sheriff's Office
Fort Smith Police Department
Fort Smith, AR
Greenwood Police Department
Greenwood, AR
Barling Police Department
Barling, AR
Hackett
Hartford
Lavaca Police Department
Lavaca, AR