Camden, AR Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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142%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

203%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

130%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2024 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2025; this is the most current data available.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Camden_{/100k people}	Arkansas_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	515	n/a (estimate)	5,137	2,509	2,119
Murder	1	n/a	10.0	7.3	5.0
Rape	8	n/a	79.8	69.9	37.5
Robbery	6	n/a	59.9	38.6	60.6
Assault	94	n/a	937.7	463.5	256.1
Violent crime	109	n/a (estimate)	1,087	579	359
Burglary	90	n/a	897.8	352.7	229.2
Theft	292	n/a	2,912.7	1,400.0	1,272.1
Vehicle theft	24	n/a	239.4	176.8	258.8
Property crime	406	n/a (estimate)	4,050	1,930	1,760

Camden crime map

The Camden crime map by CrimeoMeter provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Camden 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 Camden crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Camden 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

Camden crime rates are 142% higher than the national average
Violent crimes in Camden are 203% higher than the national average
In Camden you have a 1 in 20 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Camden is safer than 6% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Camden has increased by 8%

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Daily Crime In Camden (per 100,000 people)

The graph above looks at the comparison of crimes committed in Camden 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 Camden (which include property crimes as well as violent crimes), when compared to Arkansas, are 2.05 times more than the state average and 2.42 times more than than national average. Violent crimes committed in Camden on a daily basis are 1.88 times more than than Arkansas average and 3.03 times more than the average nationwide. Daily property crime rates in Camden are 2.10 times more than the daily state average and 2.30 times more than the daily national numbers.

How Safe is Camden (higher is better)

Is Camden safe in comparison to other cities in the state of Arkansas as well as in comparison to the rest of the areas across the United States. Using the gauges above, which compare crime in Camden to other cities in the state and across the country, Camden is 17% safer than other cities of Arkansas and 6% safer than other cities in the nation. Camden has a ranks above average in comparison to other cities in the country.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Camden

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Camden is 1 in 92

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Camden is 1 in 25

The chance of being a victim of crime in Camden is 1 in 20

Interested in knowing the odds that you will be a crime victim in Camden? In Camden, you have a 1 in 92 chance of falling victim to a violent crime, such as rape, robbery, assault, or even murder. In terms of property crime, your chances of being a victim are 1 in 25. These crimes include theft, vehicle theft, and burglary. Your overall chance of being a victim of crime in Camden, AR is 1 in 20.

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

An analysis of year to year crime rates in Camden, Arkansas (per 100,000 people) is a useful indicator of whether the area is becoming a safer or a more dangerous place to live. The amount of violent crime in Camden has decreased by 9%, the amount of property crime in Camden has increased by 13%, and the total amount of crime in Camden has increased by 8% year over year.

Camden police department

Item	Camden	Arkansas	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	40	5,164	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	3.3	2.9	3.3

There are a total of 40 Camden police officers. This results in 3.3 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 12% greater than the Arkansas average and 1.5% greater 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}
East Camden, AR	1,276	246	819	1,065
Stephens, AR	1,058	296	985	1,281
Smackover, AR	1,758	192	1,788	1,980
Bearden, AR	977	780	2,601	3,381
Chidester, AR	273	795	2,650	3,445
Reader, AR	138	936	3,119	4,055
Camden, AR	10,877	1,087	4,050	5,137

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
River Forest, IL	10,883	90	2,473	2,563
Sussex, WI	10,884	109	451	559
Poulsbo, WA	10,869	155	1,692	1,847
Kings Mountain, NC	10,885	648	2,267	2,914
Malvern, AR	10,886	654	2,403	3,057
Camden, AR	10,877	1,087	4,050	5,137

Source: The Camden, AR crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2024. 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.