Springdale, AR Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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41%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

54%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

39%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2023 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2024; this is the most current data available.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Springdale_{/100k people}	Arkansas_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	2,929	n/a (estimate)	3,221	2,849	2,281
Murder	3	n/a	3.3	9.4	5.7
Rape	98	n/a	107.8	72.3	38.0
Robbery	35	n/a	38.5	37.6	66.5
Assault	374	n/a	411.3	500.5	264.1
Violent crime	510	n/a (estimate)	561	620	364
Burglary	199	n/a	218.8	408.1	250.7
Theft	1,972	n/a	2,168.5	1,602.7	1,347.2
Vehicle theft	248	n/a	272.7	218.2	318.7
Property crime	2,419	n/a (estimate)	2,660	2,229	1,917

An Overview of Crime Rates in Springdale, AR

The Springdale crime rates are 32% higher than the national average. There are two main categories of crime - violent crime and property crime. Violent crime consists of murder, rape, robbery and assault, while property crimes include burglary, theft and vehicle theft. There were a total of 496 violent crimes in Springdale (546 per 100,000 people), which is 47.6% higher than the national average and there were a total of 2293 property crimes (2523 per 100,000 residents) which is 29.1% higher than average.

What Do the Locals Say About Crime in Springdale?

AreaVibes conducted surveys inquiring about the safety perception of Springdale residents. Out of the respondents (26 in total), 38% expressed a strong sense of security, believing that crime rates in Springdale were low, and they felt comfortable walking alone at night. Conversely, 62% held a contrasting viewpoint, expressing concerns about safety in the area and feeling uncomfortable walking alone during the nighttime hours.

Is Springdale a Safe Place to Live?

To determine if Springdale 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. Springdale has a total crime rate that is 32% higher than the national average per 100,000 residents. This results in a total of 7.64 daily crimes (1.36 violent daily crimes and 6.28 daily property crimes) in Springdale.

Potential Causes for Crime in Springdale

Springdale has a poverty rate of 16.1, while the national average is 15.1. In the past, there has been a direct correlation between high or low poverty rates and high or low crime stats. Elevated poverty levels and income disparities can contribute to heightened criminal activity, as individuals may resort to unlawful means to address their fundamental necessities. While lower poverty levels have led to a reduction in typical crime levels compared to other areas.

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. Springdale currently has an unemployment rate of 3.3%, 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.

The effectiveness of law enforcement and community policing initiatives can influence crime rates. A strong and collaborative relationship between the police and the community can deter criminal activity and improve safety. In Springdale, there are 2.36 police officers and civilians per 1,000 residents, compared to the national average of 3.25. The effectiveness of law enforcement often depends on community policing strategies that emphasize building trust and cooperation between the police and the community. It's not just about the number of officers but also how they engage with the community.

Springdale crime map

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

Springdale crime rates are 41% higher than the national average
Violent crimes in Springdale are 54% higher than the national average
In Springdale you have a 1 in 32 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Springdale is safer than 15% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Springdale has increased by 5%

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Daily Crime In Springdale (per 100,000 people)

The chart above shows the number of daily crimes in Springdale, AR per 100,000 people. In Springdale, the number of daily crimes is projected to be 1.13 times more than the Arkansas average and 1.41 times more than the national average. The average number of daily violent crimes in Springdale is 1.11 times less than the Arkansas average and 1.54 times more than the daily national average. With regards to property crimes, Springdale has a daily crime rate that is 1.19 times more than the Arkansas average and 1.39 times more than the overall daily national average.

How Safe is Springdale (higher is better)

How safe is Springdale, Arkansas compared to other cities in Arkansas and the rest of the cities across the United States? The graphs above show that Springdale is safer than 34% of the cities in Arkansas and 15% of the cities in the United States. These results are calculated by analyzing all cities in Arkansas and across the US as a whole and determining how many areas have a lower crime rate than Springdale. Overall, Springdale is ranked below average compared to all other cities across the United States.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Springdale

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

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Springdale is 1 in 38

The chance of being a victim of crime in Springdale is 1 in 32

Interested in knowing the odds that you will be a crime victim in Springdale? In Springdale, you have a 1 in 179 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 38. These crimes include theft, vehicle theft, and burglary. Your overall chance of being a victim of crime in Springdale, AR is 1 in 32.

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

A good indicator of whether Springdale is becoming a safer or a more dangerous place to live can be determined by analyzing the year over year crime rate (per 100,000 people). The number of violent crimes in Springdale has increased by 3%, while the property crime rate in Springdale has increased by 5% year over year. The number of total crimes in Springdale has increased by 5% year over year.

Springdale police department

Item	Springdale	Arkansas	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	169	5,164	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	2.4	2.9	3.3

There are a total of 169 Springdale police officers. This results in 2.4 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 20% less than the Arkansas average and 27.5% 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}
Highfill, AR	1,383	239	40	279
Cave Springs, AR	4,859	32	302	334
Elm Springs, AR	2,442	97	350	447
Prairie Creek, AR	2,176	97	350	447
Centerton, AR	15,345	226	367	594
Goshen, AR	2,528	131	479	610
Farmington, AR	7,166	261	455	716
Springdale, AR	80,433	561	2,660	3,221

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Franklin, TN	80,675	149	1,022	1,172
Brooklyn Park, MN	80,173	382	2,751	3,134
Mountain View, CA	80,104	254	2,844	3,098
Tustin, CA	80,815	228	2,247	2,475
Deerfield Beach, FL	80,822	321	1,681	2,002
Springdale, AR	80,433	561	2,660	3,221

Source: The Springdale, AR crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2023. 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.