Hempstead County, AR Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Hempstead County in AR is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 2,073 violent crimes and 2,321 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 206.8 per 100k residents, which is 94.7% above the national average. Property crime averages 224.5 per 100k, 37.2% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft 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 FAnnual Rate206.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,073 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate18.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents87 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade CAnnual Rate5.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents36 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate76.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents566 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate224.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,321 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate40.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents501 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate65.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents413 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate4.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents218 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 206.8 | F | 2073 | 106.2 | +94.7% |
| Property Crime | 224.5 | D | 2321 | 163.6 | +37.2% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 4 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 18.6 | F | 87 | 3.5 | +426.7% |
| Robbery | 5.9 | C | 36 | 5.8 | +1.2% |
| Aggravated Assault | 76.6 | F | 566 | 22.3 | +244.0% |
| Burglary | 40.0 | F | 501 | 24.0 | +66.4% |
| Larceny | 65.2 | A | 413 | 116.4 | -44.0% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4.7 | A | 218 | 22.2 | -79.0% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Hempstead County Sheriff's Office
Hope Police Department
Hope, AR