Barling, AR Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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27%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

33%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

38%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2022 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2023; this is the most current data available.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Barling_{/100k people}	Arkansas_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	83	n/a (estimate)	1,696	3,097	2,324
Murder	0	n/a	0.0	10.2	6.3
Rape	7	n/a	143.0	76.0	40.0
Robbery	1	n/a	20.4	39.7	66.1
Assault	16	n/a	326.9	519.4	268.2
Violent crime	24	n/a (estimate)	490	645	370
Burglary	5	n/a	102.2	466.4	269.8
Theft	52	n/a	1,062.5	1,734.4	1,401.9
Vehicle theft	2	n/a	40.9	250.7	282.7
Property crime	59	n/a (estimate)	1,206	2,452	1,954

An Overview of Crime Rates in Barling, AR

Crime can be categorized into two primary types: violent and property crimes. Violent crimes encompass offenses such as murder, rape, robbery, and assault, whereas property crimes involve acts like burglary, theft, and vehicle theft. The overall crime rate in Barling is 27% lower than the national average. Specifically, there were 24 violent crimes reported in Barling, equivalent to 490 per 100,000 residents, which is higher than the national average by 32.6%. Additionally, Barling recorded 59 property crimes, amounting to 1206 per 100,000 people, lower than the national average by 38.3%.

Barling showcased a dedication to violent crime safety in its latest reported crime year by achieving a murder rate of 0. This accomplishment could indicate that it is a safe place for residents, but also provides a shining example to other urban areas endeavoring to create safer communities.

Is Barling a Safe Place to Live?

To determine if Barling is a safe place to live, let's take a look at the overall crime rate of the area, as well as the number of daily crimes. Barling has a total crime rate that is 27% lower than the national average per 100,000 residents. This results in a total of 0.23 daily crimes (0.07 violent daily crimes and 0.16 daily property crimes) in Barling.

Has Crime in Barling Increased Since Last Year?

Year-over-year crime data allows us to analyze short-term trends in crime activity. By comparing crime rates from one year to the next, we can identify patterns and shifts in Barling crime rates. This information can be invaluable for residents looking to make informed decisions on where to live. When comparing the most recent year to the previous year, total crime in Barling has decreased by 16.2% year over year. Violent crime has decreased by 20% and property crime has decreased by 14.5%.

Potential Causes for Crime in Barling

In Barling, the current unemployment rate stands at 1.6%, diverging from the national average of 4.7%. The availability of job opportunities is a pivotal factor influencing unemployment and underemployment rates. Communities where individuals contend with limited employment prospects or a preponderance of low-wage positions may witness elevated rates of joblessness and income inadequacy, which can contribute to heightened crime levels driven by financial insecurity. Conversely, areas characterized by robust employment rates often experience a reduction in overall Barling crime rates.

In Barling, the ratio of police officers and civilians stands at 1.7 per 1,000 residents, contrasting with the national average of 3.25. This discrepancy highlights the potential impact of law enforcement and community policing on crime rates. The strength of their collaboration can serve as a deterrent to criminal behavior, fostering a safer environment. Effective law enforcement leans heavily on community policing strategies that prioritize the cultivation of trust and cooperation between police and residents. It's essential to recognize that the effectiveness of these efforts isn't solely tied to the quantity of officers but also hinges on the quality of their engagement with the community.

In Barling, the average rental rates are $983 per month, compared to the national average of $949. Rapid increases in rental costs can lead to neighborhood instability as residents are forced to move frequently in search of more affordable housing. This transience can weaken community bonds and hinder the establishment of social support networks, which can indirectly contribute to crime. While affordable rent and areas with higher income per capita, allow for long term renters and community bonds to the formed, therefore reducing crime rates on the long term.

Barling crime map

The Barling crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Barling as reported by the local law enforcement agencies. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The Barling crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Barling crime map does not always indicate that it is a dangerous area for its residents. Areas on the heat map could be inflated if they are located in high traffic areas like airports, sports centers or large parks. Other areas on the heat map could see increased crime rates if they are located in major tourist areas like the downtown core.

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Crime Quick Facts

Barling crime rates are 27% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Barling are 33% higher than the national average
In Barling you have a 1 in 59 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Barling is safer than 26% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Barling has decreased by 13%

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Daily Crime In Barling (per 100,000 people)

The graph above looks at the comparison of crimes committed in Barling on a daily basis (per 100,000 people) to crimes committed throughout the state of Arkansas and the USA. According to the latest crime statistics, daily crimes in Barling (which include property crimes as well as violent crimes), when compared to Arkansas, are 1.83 times less than the state average and 1.37 times less than than national average. Violent crimes committed in Barling on a daily basis are 1.32 times less than than Arkansas average and 1.33 times more than the average nationwide. Daily property crime rates in Barling are 2.03 times less than the daily state average and 1.62 times less than the daily national numbers.

How Safe is Barling (higher is better)

When comparing the safety of Barling to every other city in Arkansas, as well as the entirety of the United States, is Barling safe? The gauges above illustrate that Barling is safer than 45% of every city located within Arkansas along with 26% of the all the cities located in the United States. The results of these graphs are created after analyzing each of the cities in Arkansas and in the United States as a whole. As a result, Barling, AR is ranked below average when compared to the rest of the US cities.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Barling

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Barling is 1 in 204

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Barling is 1 in 83

The chance of being a victim of crime in Barling is 1 in 59

How likely are you to become a victim of crime? In Barling, Arkansas you have a 1 in 204 chance of becoming a victim of violent crime. Violent crimes include murder, rape, robbery and assault. With regards to property crime, you have a 1 in 83 chance of becoming a victim. Property crimes include burglary, theft and vehicle theft. Overall, you have a 1 in 59 chance of becoming a victim of crime in Barling.

Year Over Year Crime In Barling (per 100,000 people)

The year over year crime rate per 100,000 people for Barling is an accurate tool for tracking the rise and fall of crime, and in determining if living in Barling has become safer or more dangerous. The year over year data displayed in the graph shows that violent crimes have decreased by 17% in Barling, while property crimes in Barling have decreased by 11%. Total crime has decreased by 13% year over year.

Barling police department

Item	Barling	Arkansas	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	8	5,164	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	1.7	2.9	3.3

There are a total of 8 Barling police officers. This results in 1.7 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 42.5% less than the Arkansas average and 47.9% less than the National average.

Sex offenders in Arkansas

State	Total offenders	Arkansas_/100K	National_/100K
Arkansas	8,875	323	266

There are a total of 8,875 sex offenders in Arkansas. This yields a total of 323 sex offenders in Arkansas per 100,000 residents which is 21% greater than the national average.

Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Arkoma, OK	1,841	55	328	382
Greenwood, AR	9,392	144	402	546
Pocola, OK	4,094	91	727	818
Lavaca, AR	2,442	445	849	1,293
Kibler, AR	1,176	277	1,055	1,332
Hackett, AR	958	356	1,069	1,425
Charleston, AR	2,483	227	1,665	1,893
Barling, AR	4,957	490	1,206	1,696

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Keyser, WV	4,956	272	1,204	1,476
Watseka, IL	4,956	153	1,657	1,809
West Sayville, NY	4,956	214	858	1,072
Perry, OK	4,959	287	1,873	2,160
Needles, CA	4,959	1,865	2,336	4,201
Barling, AR	4,957	490	1,206	1,696

Source: The Barling, AR crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2022. The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies reporting data on property and violent crimes. The uniform crime reports program represents approximately 309 million American residents, which results in 98% coverage of metropolitan statistical areas.