Fayetteville, AR Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Fayetteville Police Department serves the city of Fayetteville, AR in Washington County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 8,546 violent crimes and 20,289 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 118.1 per 100k residents, which is 11.2% above the national average. Property crime averages 222.4 per 100k, 35.9% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Robbery had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 1 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.

Violent Crimes

Violent Crime

Grade C
Annual Rate118.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents8,546 (2019-2023)

Rape

Grade C
Annual Rate3.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents312 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade A
Annual Rate3.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents240 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade C
Annual Rate24.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents1,848 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade D
Annual Rate222.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents20,289 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade B
Annual Rate19.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,788 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade F
Annual Rate191.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents16,220 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade A
Annual Rate9.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,247 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime118.1C8546106.2+11.2%
Property Crime222.4D20289163.6+35.9%
Rape3.9C3123.5+11.4%
Robbery3.0A2405.8-49.3%
Aggravated Assault24.6C184822.3+10.5%
Burglary19.7B178824.0-18.1%
Larceny191.9F16220116.4+64.9%
Motor Vehicle Theft9.8A224722.2-55.6%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-Black or African American 1

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Prairie Grove 7 miles
B 89.2
A 89.2
Violent: 24.5% lower
Property: 59.9% lower
Farmington 7 miles
B 77.4
A 29.0
Violent: 34.5% lower
Property: 87.0% lower
Lincoln 7 miles
B 85.5
A 85.5
Violent: 27.6% lower
Property: 61.5% lower
Greenland 7 miles
N/A 0.0
A 83.1
Violent: N/A
Property: 62.7% lower
West Fork 7 miles
A 43.2
A 43.2
Violent: 63.4% lower
Property: 80.6% lower