Union County, AR Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Union County in AR is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 3,873 violent crimes and 4,627 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 225.7 per 100k residents, which is 112.5% above the national average. Property crime averages 184.0 per 100k, 12.5% above 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 FAnnual Rate225.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents3,873 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate2.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents72 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade BAnnual Rate4.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents95 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate86.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents1,491 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate184.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents4,627 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate42.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,790 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate126.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,483 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate13.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents324 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 225.7 | F | 3873 | 106.2 | +112.5% |
| Property Crime | 184.0 | C | 4627 | 163.6 | +12.5% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 48 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 2.0 | A | 72 | 3.5 | -43.7% |
| Robbery | 4.0 | B | 95 | 5.8 | -31.6% |
| Aggravated Assault | 86.3 | F | 1491 | 22.3 | +287.9% |
| Burglary | 42.4 | F | 1790 | 24.0 | +76.5% |
| Larceny | 126.1 | C | 2483 | 116.4 | +8.4% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 13.7 | A | 324 | 22.2 | -38.2% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Union County Sheriff's Office
El Dorado Police Department
El Dorado, AR
Smackover Police Department
Smackover, AR