Hot Spring County, AR Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Hot Spring County in AR is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 813 violent crimes and 1,883 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 38.5 per 100k residents, which is 63.7% below the national average. Property crime averages 156.3 per 100k, 4.5% 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 AAnnual Rate38.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents813 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate9.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents47 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate156.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,883 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade CAnnual Rate27.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents687 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate106.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,037 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BAnnual Rate18.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents144 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 38.5 | A | 813 | 106.2 | -63.7% |
| Property Crime | 156.3 | C | 1883 | 163.6 | -4.5% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 5 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 9.1 | F | 47 | 3.5 | +156.6% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 28 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 0.0 | A | 320 | 22.3 | -100.0% |
| Burglary | 27.2 | C | 687 | 24.0 | +13.3% |
| Larceny | 106.6 | C | 1037 | 116.4 | -8.4% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 18.0 | B | 144 | 22.2 | -19.0% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Hot Spring County Sheriff's Office
Malvern Police Department
Malvern, AR