Craighead County, AR Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Craighead County in AR is served by 9 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 12,509 violent crimes and 16,085 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 125.2 per 100k residents, which is 17.9% above the national average. Property crime averages 100.3 per 100k, 38.7% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Robbery 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 CAnnual Rate125.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents12,509 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate11.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents538 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate0.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents257 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade BAnnual Rate18.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents2,440 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate100.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents16,085 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate14.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents5,395 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate69.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents9,387 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BAnnual Rate15.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,214 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 125.2 | C | 12509 | 106.2 | +17.9% |
| Property Crime | 100.3 | A | 16085 | 163.6 | -38.7% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 62 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 11.4 | F | 538 | 3.5 | +222.5% |
| Robbery | 0.2 | A | 257 | 5.8 | -97.3% |
| Aggravated Assault | 18.1 | B | 2440 | 22.3 | -18.7% |
| Burglary | 14.7 | A | 5395 | 24.0 | -38.8% |
| Larceny | 69.2 | A | 9387 | 116.4 | -40.5% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 15.6 | B | 1214 | 22.2 | -29.8% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Craighead County Sheriff's Office
Jonesboro Police Department
Jonesboro, AR
Caraway Police Department
Caraway, AR
Lake City Police Department
Lake City, AR
Bay Police Department
Bay, AR
Arkansas State University: Jonesboro
Monette Police Department
Monette, AR
Bono Police Department
Bono, AR
Brookland Police Department
Brookland, AR