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Barling, AR Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Barling Police Department serves the city of Barling, AR in Sebastian County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 420 violent crimes and 347 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 120.4 per 100k residents, which is 13.4% above the national average. Property crime averages 100.4 per 100k, 38.7% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.

Violent Crimes

Violent Crime

Grade C
Annual Rate120.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents420 (2019-2023)

Rape

Grade F
Annual Rate20.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents31 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate100.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents347 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade B
Annual Rate20.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents45 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade B
Annual Rate80.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents280 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime120.4C420106.2+13.4%
Property Crime100.4A347163.6-38.7%
Rape20.1F313.5+467.5%
Burglary20.1B4524.0-16.5%
Larceny80.3B280116.4-31.0%

Crime Trends

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Fort Smith 8 miles
F 289.8
F 319.6
Violent: 140.6% higher
Property: 218.5% higher
Van Buren 8 miles
F 258.1
C 149.9
Violent: 114.4% higher
Property: 49.4% higher
Greenwood 9 miles
B 72.4
A 51.7
Violent: 39.9% lower
Property: 48.5% lower
Mansfield 9 miles
N/A 0.0
N/A 0.0
Violent: N/A
Property: N/A
Lavaca 9 miles
B 79.2
N/A 0.0
Violent: 34.2% lower
Property: N/A