Ouachita County, AR Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Ouachita County in AR is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 2,492 violent crimes and 2,520 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 127.3 per 100k residents, which is 19.8% above the national average. Property crime averages 192.4 per 100k, 17.6% 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 CAnnual Rate127.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,492 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade FAnnual Rate9.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents51 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade DAnnual Rate27.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents688 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate192.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,520 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate58.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents690 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate124.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,613 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate8.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents199 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 127.3 | C | 2492 | 106.2 | +19.8% |
| Property Crime | 192.4 | C | 2520 | 163.6 | +17.6% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 12 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 63 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 9.8 | F | 51 | 5.8 | +69.3% |
| Aggravated Assault | 27.6 | D | 688 | 22.3 | +24.2% |
| Burglary | 58.9 | F | 690 | 24.0 | +145.3% |
| Larceny | 124.9 | C | 1613 | 116.4 | +7.3% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 8.6 | A | 199 | 22.2 | -61.3% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Ouachita County Sheriff's Office
Camden Police Department
Camden, AR