Baxter County, AR Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Baxter County in AR is served by 5 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,132 violent crimes and 2,319 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 34.6 per 100k residents, which is -67.4% below the national average. Property crime averages 120.3 per 100k, -26.5% below the national average. The most common offense was Property 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 AHomicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade BRobbery
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BBurglary
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Larceny
Grade CMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade ASummary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 34.6 | A | 1132 | 106.2 | -67.4% |
| Property Crime | 120.3 | B | 2319 | 163.6 | -26.5% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 8 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 3.0 | B | 85 | 3.5 | -15.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 4 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 0.0 | A | 123 | 22.3 | -100.0% |
| Burglary | 0.0 | A | 220 | 24.0 | -100.0% |
| Larceny | 109.8 | C | 1991 | 116.4 | -5.7% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 9.1 | A | 107 | 22.2 | -59.2% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Mountain Home Police Department
Mountain Home, AR
Cotter Police Department
Cotter, AR
Gassville Police Department
Gassville, AR
Lakeview Police Department
Lakeview, AR
Norfork Police Department
Norfork, AR