Russellville, AR Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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47%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

51%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

46%

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}	Russellville_{/100k people}	Arkansas_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	1,007	n/a (estimate)	3,410	3,097	2,324
Murder	0	n/a	0.0	10.2	6.3
Rape	17	n/a	57.6	76.0	40.0
Robbery	3	n/a	10.2	39.7	66.1
Assault	145	n/a	491.0	519.4	268.2
Violent crime	165	n/a (estimate)	559	645	370
Burglary	80	n/a	270.9	466.4	269.8
Theft	692	n/a	2,343.1	1,734.4	1,401.9
Vehicle theft	70	n/a	237.0	250.7	282.7
Property crime	842	n/a (estimate)	2,851	2,452	1,954

An Overview of Crime Rates in Russellville, AR

Looking at the most recent crime report, the crime rate in Russellville is 46.7% higher than the national average. These crimes fall into two primary categories: violent and property. Violent crimes encompass murder, rape, robbery and assault, while property crimes involve theft, vehicle theft and burglary. In Russellville, there were 165 reported violent crimes, equivalent to 559 per 100,000 individuals, 51.1% higher than the national average. Additionally, there were 842 property crimes, amounting to 2851 per 100,000 residents, 45.9% higher than the U.S. average.

In a remarkable testament to the city's commitment to safety, Russellville reported a murder rate of 0. This could indicate that it is a very safe place to live, but also serves as an inspiration to other urban areas striving for safer communities. Examining the full crime report will provide a complete overview of all crimes - violent and property.

What Do the Locals Say About Crime in Russellville?

AreaVibes conducted surveys inquiring about the safety perception of Russellville residents. Out of the respondents (21 in total), 57% expressed a strong sense of security, believing that crime rates in Russellville were low, and they felt comfortable walking alone at night. Conversely, 43% held a contrasting viewpoint, expressing concerns about safety in the area and feeling uncomfortable walking alone during the nighttime hours.

Is Russellville a Safe Place to Live?

Is Russellville a safe place to live? While the answer may not be straightforward due to variations in safety levels across the city, gaining an understanding of the overall crime rate can prove to be advantageous. In general, Russellville has a crime rate that is higher than the national average by 47%. Breaking this down on a daily basis, it translates to 2.76 daily incidents, encompassing 0.45 violent crimes and 2.31 property crimes. Evaluating these statistics can aid in forming a more informed perspective on the safety of Russellville as a potential place to call home.

Has Crime in Russellville Increased Since Last Year?

Examining year-over-year crime data provides insights into short-term trends with regards to the crime activity in Russellville. This analysis involves comparing crime rates from one year to the next, enabling the identification of patterns and fluctuations in crime. Such information proves invaluable to residents seeking to make well-informed decisions about their choice of residence. In the most recent year, compared to the previous one, total crime in Russellville has decreased by 0.7%. Specifically, violent crime has decreased by 12.2%, while property crime has decreased by 1.9%. This data empowers individuals with a clearer understanding of the evolving safety landscape in Russellville.

Potential Causes for Crime in Russellville

In areas where employment options are limited or where a significant proportion of jobs offer meager wages, the likelihood of heightened unemployment and homelessness increases. Regions facing challenges related to unemployment or inadequate income may become more vulnerable to a surge in crime stemming from economic instability. While low unemployment rates tend to lead to reduced crime in most areas. Russellville currently has an unemployment rate of 4.6%, contrasting with the national average of 4.7%. This could be one of many factors that could contribute to a higher or lower crime rate.

Escalating cost of living expenses, encompassing exorbitant housing costs, grocery and healthcare expenditures, can induce financial strain on individuals and families, particularly those with limited financial resources. Such economic stress may propel individuals towards criminal activities, including theft or burglary, as a means of addressing their financial hardships. Conversely, cities characterized by a lower cost of living may alleviate economic pressures, potentially resulting in a reduced crime rate. In Russellville, the cost of living is 17.41% lower than the national average, reflecting a more affordable economic environment that could contribute to a decrease in crime levels.

High rental costs can limit economic mobility, making it difficult for individuals to save money, invest in education, or access better job opportunities. This can perpetuate a cycle of poverty and increase the risk of involvement in criminal activities. In summary, high rental costs can create economic challenges, overcrowding, and neighborhood dynamics that may increase the likelihood of certain types of crime, particularly property crimes. In Russellville, the average rental rates are $695 per month, compared to the national average of $949.

Russellville crime map

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

Russellville crime rates are 47% higher than the national average
Violent crimes in Russellville are 51% higher than the national average
In Russellville you have a 1 in 30 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Russellville is safer than 13% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Russellville has decreased by 1%

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Daily Crime In Russellville (per 100,000 people)

The number of daily crimes per 100,000 residents in Russellville, Arkansas is displayed in the graph above. As you can see, the daily crimes for Russellville are 1.10 times more than the Arkansas average and 1.47 times more than the national level. Daily violent crimes in Russellville are 1.16 times less than than Arkansas and 1.51 times more than the national mean. While daily property crimes in Russellville are 1.16 times more than than Arkansas and 1.46 times more than the national average.

How Safe is Russellville (higher is better)

Compared to the other cities in Arkansas and all other cities across the US, is Russellville safe? From the gauges displayed above, you will notice that Russellville is safer than 28% of other cities in the state of Arkansas. In addition, Russellville is safer than 13% of cities in the entire United States. To achieve these results, all Arkansas and United States cities were analyzed to determine how many locations had a lower crime rate than Russellville. By studying this data, it was possible to determine that Russellville is below average in safety when compared with other United States cities.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Russellville

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Russellville is 1 in 179

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Russellville is 1 in 36

The chance of being a victim of crime in Russellville is 1 in 30

How likely are you to become a victim of crime? In Russellville, Arkansas you have a 1 in 179 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 36 chance of becoming a victim. Property crimes include burglary, theft and vehicle theft. Overall, you have a 1 in 30 chance of becoming a victim of crime in Russellville.

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

Determining whether Russellville is becoming less or more safe for its residents (per 100,000) is most easily done by comparing year-over-year crime rates. Russellville violent crime rates have decreased by 12%. At the same time, property crime has increased by 2% year over year. Total crimes for Russellville has decreased by 1% in the same time frame.

Russellville police department

Item	Russellville	Arkansas	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	61	5,164	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	2.2	2.9	3.3

There are a total of 61 Russellville police officers. This results in 2.2 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 26.8% less than the Arkansas average and 33.6% 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}
Pottsville, AR	3,252	124	835	959
Dover, AR	2,400	0	1,273	1,273
Lamar, AR	1,696	230	1,208	1,438
Dardanelle, AR	4,541	312	1,784	2,096
Atkins, AR	3,031	524	2,235	2,758
Knoxville, AR	623	773	2,940	3,713
Hector, AR	425	808	3,073	3,881
Russellville, AR	29,227	559	2,851	3,410

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Laplace, LA	29,232	669	2,923	3,592
Central, LA	29,235	501	2,190	2,692
Port Chester, NY	29,210	393	1,577	1,970
Niles, IL	29,198	104	2,411	2,515
Carlsbad, NM	29,278	558	2,838	3,397
Russellville, AR	29,227	559	2,851	3,410

Source: The Russellville, 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.