Forrest City, AR Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Forrest City Police Department serves the city of Forrest City, AR in St Francis County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 3,376 violent crimes and 2,927 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 438.9 per 100k residents, which is 313.3% above the national average. Property crime averages 287.3 per 100k, 75.6% above the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 2 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 FRape
Grade FAggravated Assault
Grade FProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FBurglary
Grade FLarceny
Grade FMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade FCrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 438.9 | F | 3376 | 106.2 | +313.3% |
| Property Crime | 287.3 | F | 2927 | 163.6 | +75.6% |
| Rape | 8.0 | F | 46 | 3.5 | +125.6% |
| Aggravated Assault | 191.5 | F | 973 | 22.3 | +760.6% |
| Burglary | 47.9 | F | 427 | 24.0 | +99.3% |
| Larceny | 199.5 | F | 1983 | 116.4 | +71.5% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 39.9 | F | 485 | 22.2 | +79.9% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 2 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Arab | 1 |
| Anti-Sikh | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hughes | 3 miles | B 84.9 | A 84.9 | Violent: 80.7% lower Property: 70.5% lower |
| Madison | 3 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Wynne | 15 miles | F 306.2 | F 281.7 | Violent: 30.2% lower Property: 1.9% lower |
| Marianna | 16 miles | F 295.7 | C 177.4 | Violent: 32.6% lower Property: 38.3% lower |
| Parkin | 19 miles | F 650.2 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 48.1% higher Property: N/A |