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Desha County, AR Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

Desha County in AR is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 776 violent crimes and 667 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 194.9 per 100k residents, which is +83.5% above the national average. Property crime averages 208.5 per 100k, +27.4% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Burglary 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 F
Annual Rate194.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents776 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Rape

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Robbery

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Aggravated Assault

Grade F
Annual Rate55.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents210 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade D
Annual Rate208.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents667 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade A
Annual Rate14.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents181 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade F
Annual Rate194.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents438 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Summary Table

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime194.9F776106.2+83.5%
Property Crime208.5D667163.6+27.4%
Homicide0.0A60.5-100.0%
Rape0.0A313.5-100.0%
Robbery0.0A175.8-100.0%
Aggravated Assault55.7F21022.3+150.5%
Burglary14.0A18124.0-41.6%
Larceny194.5F438116.4+67.1%
Motor Vehicle Theft0.0A4522.2-100.0%

Crime Trends

Agencies

McGehee Police Department

Mcgehee, AR

Dumas Police Department

Dumas, AR