Sebastian County, AR Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Sebastian County in AR is served by 4 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 15,764 violent crimes and 23,851 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 140.5 per 100k residents, which is +32.2% above the national average. Property crime averages 117.9 per 100k, -27.9% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Homicide 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 DAnnual Rate140.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents15,764 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade AAnnual Rate0.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents24 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate8.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents510 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate1.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents394 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade CAnnual Rate23.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents4,085 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate117.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents23,851 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate15.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents3,445 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate95.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents18,058 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate5.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,268 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 140.5 | D | 15764 | 106.2 | +32.2% |
| Property Crime | 117.9 | B | 23851 | 163.6 | -27.9% |
| Homicide | 0.3 | A | 24 | 0.5 | -47.9% |
| Rape | 8.7 | F | 510 | 3.5 | +146.2% |
| Robbery | 1.7 | A | 394 | 5.8 | -71.5% |
| Aggravated Assault | 23.6 | C | 4085 | 22.3 | +6.0% |
| Burglary | 15.9 | B | 3445 | 24.0 | -33.8% |
| Larceny | 95.7 | B | 18058 | 116.4 | -17.8% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5.5 | A | 2268 | 22.2 | -75.1% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Fort Smith Police Department
Fort Smith, AR
Greenwood Police Department
Greenwood, AR
Barling Police Department
Barling, AR
Lavaca Police Department
Lavaca, AR