Clay County, AR Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Clay County in AR is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 563 violent crimes and 702 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 48.1 per 100k residents, which is 54.7% below the national average. Property crime averages 55.6 per 100k, 66.0% 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 AAnnual Rate48.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents563 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade DAnnual Rate4.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents34 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate9.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents117 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate55.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents702 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate55.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents458 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 48.1 | A | 563 | 106.2 | -54.7% |
| Property Crime | 55.6 | A | 702 | 163.6 | -66.0% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 2 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 4.4 | D | 34 | 3.5 | +24.9% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 1 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 9.5 | A | 117 | 22.3 | -57.3% |
| Burglary | 0.0 | A | 169 | 24.0 | -100.0% |
| Larceny | 55.6 | A | 458 | 116.4 | -52.2% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0.0 | A | 69 | 22.2 | -100.0% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Clay County Sheriff's Office
Corning Police Department
Corning, AR
Piggott Police Department
Piggott, AR