Washington County, AR Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Washington County in AR is served by 12 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 13,868 violent crimes and 25,641 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 80.8 per 100k residents, which is 23.9% below the national average. Property crime averages 74.6 per 100k, 54.4% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Robbery 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 BAnnual Rate80.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents13,868 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade CAnnual Rate3.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents559 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate0.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents263 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade CAnnual Rate20.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents2,882 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate74.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents25,641 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate7.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents2,889 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate60.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents19,711 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate6.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,971 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 80.8 | B | 13868 | 106.2 | -23.9% |
| Property Crime | 74.6 | A | 25641 | 163.6 | -54.4% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 35 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 3.2 | C | 559 | 3.5 | -9.8% |
| Robbery | 0.3 | A | 263 | 5.8 | -95.4% |
| Aggravated Assault | 20.3 | C | 2882 | 22.3 | -8.8% |
| Burglary | 7.3 | A | 2889 | 24.0 | -69.6% |
| Larceny | 60.5 | A | 19711 | 116.4 | -48.0% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 6.7 | A | 2971 | 22.2 | -69.7% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Washington County Sheriff's Office
Fayetteville Police Department
Fayetteville, AR
Prairie Grove Police Department
Prairie Grove, AR
University of Arkansas: Fayetteville
Farmington Police Department
Farmington, AR
Lincoln Police Department
Lincoln, AR
Greenland Police Department
Greenland, AR
West Fork Police Department
West Fork, AR
Johnson Police Department
Johnson, AR
Elkins Police Department
Elkins, AR