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Van Buren, AR Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Van Buren Police Department serves the city of Van Buren, AR in Crawford County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 3,906 violent crimes and 3,571 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 258.1 per 100k residents, which is 143.1% above the national average. Property crime averages 149.9 per 100k, 8.4% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Aggravated Assault 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 F
Annual Rate258.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents3,906 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade B
Annual Rate4.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents19 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade A
Annual Rate8.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents416 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade C
Annual Rate149.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents3,571 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade A
Annual Rate12.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,014 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade C
Annual Rate120.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,263 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade B
Annual Rate16.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents288 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime258.1F3906106.2+143.1%
Property Crime149.9C3571163.6-8.4%
Robbery4.2B195.8-28.5%
Aggravated Assault8.3A41622.3-62.6%
Burglary12.5A101424.0-48.0%
Larceny120.8C2263116.4+3.8%
Motor Vehicle Theft16.6B28822.2-24.9%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 2 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-Hispanic or Latino 1
Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) 1

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Fort Smith 6 miles
F 289.8
F 319.6
Violent: 12.2% higher
Property: 113.2% higher
Barling 8 miles
C 120.4
A 100.4
Violent: 53.3% lower
Property: 33.0% lower
Alma 12 miles
F 185.2
C 151.5
Violent: 28.3% lower
Property: 1.1% higher
Mulberry 12 miles
F 186.0
N/A 0.0
Violent: 28.0% lower
Property: N/A
Dyer 12 miles
C 112.2
N/A 0.0
Violent: 56.5% lower
Property: N/A