Howard County, AR Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Howard County in AR is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 624 violent crimes and 900 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 98.2 per 100k residents, which is 7.6% below the national average. Property crime averages 76.1 per 100k, 53.5% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent 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 CAnnual Rate98.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents624 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate8.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents134 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate76.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents900 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate17.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents221 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate54.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents632 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate4.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents41 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 98.2 | C | 624 | 106.2 | -7.6% |
| Property Crime | 76.1 | A | 900 | 163.6 | -53.5% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 3 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 54 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 8 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 8.3 | A | 134 | 22.3 | -62.7% |
| Burglary | 17.3 | B | 221 | 24.0 | -28.0% |
| Larceny | 54.3 | A | 632 | 116.4 | -53.3% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4.5 | A | 41 | 22.2 | -79.7% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Howard County Sheriff's Office
Nashville Police Department
Nashville, AR
Mineral Springs Police Department
Mineral Springs, AR