Newport, AR Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Newport Police Department serves the city of Newport, AR in Jackson County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,463 violent crimes and 1,735 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 327.3 per 100k residents, which is 208.1% above the national average. Property crime averages 163.6 per 100k, 0.0% above the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Burglary 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 FAnnual Rate327.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,463 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade FAnnual Rate12.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents16 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate75.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents385 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate163.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,735 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade DAnnual Rate37.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents437 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate125.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,226 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 327.3 | F | 1463 | 106.2 | +208.1% |
| Property Crime | 163.6 | C | 1735 | 163.6 | +0.0% |
| Robbery | 12.6 | F | 16 | 5.8 | +116.4% |
| Aggravated Assault | 75.5 | F | 385 | 22.3 | +239.3% |
| Burglary | 37.8 | D | 437 | 24.0 | +57.1% |
| Larceny | 125.9 | C | 1226 | 116.4 | +8.2% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 2 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-White | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuckerman | 0 miles | C 119.8 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 63.4% lower Property: N/A |
| Diaz | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Swifton | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | F 421.4 | Violent: N/A Property: 157.5% higher |
| Bradford | 18 miles | D 145.8 | F 728.9 | Violent: 55.5% lower Property: 345.5% higher |
| Weiner | 18 miles | N/A 0.0 | C 161.8 | Violent: N/A Property: 1.1% lower |