Union County, AR Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Union County in AR is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 3,049 violent crimes and 3,500 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 296.3 per 100k residents, which is +179.0% above the national average. Property crime averages 233.7 per 100k, +42.8% above the national average. The most common offense was Violent 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 FAnnual Rate296.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents3,049 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade BAnnual Rate3.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents55 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade CAnnual Rate6.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents87 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate108.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents1,187 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate233.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents3,500 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate55.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,486 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate160.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,781 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BAnnual Rate17.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents210 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 296.3 | F | 3049 | 106.2 | +179.0% |
| Property Crime | 233.7 | D | 3500 | 163.6 | +42.8% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 38 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 3.0 | B | 55 | 3.5 | -15.6% |
| Robbery | 6.0 | C | 87 | 5.8 | +2.5% |
| Aggravated Assault | 108.4 | F | 1187 | 22.3 | +386.9% |
| Burglary | 55.7 | F | 1486 | 24.0 | +131.7% |
| Larceny | 160.1 | D | 1781 | 116.4 | +37.6% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 17.9 | B | 210 | 22.2 | -19.3% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
El Dorado Police Department
El Dorado, AR
Smackover Police Department
Smackover, AR