White County, AR Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
White County in AR is served by 12 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 8,454 violent crimes and 9,449 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 111.8 per 100k residents, which is 5.2% above the national average. Property crime averages 165.3 per 100k, 1.1% above the national average. The most common offense was Property 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 CAnnual Rate111.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents8,454 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade CAnnual Rate0.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents34 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate2.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents577 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate0.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents110 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade BAnnual Rate17.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents1,618 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate165.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents9,449 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade CAnnual Rate25.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,587 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate124.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents6,853 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BAnnual Rate15.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents951 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 111.8 | C | 8454 | 106.2 | +5.2% |
| Property Crime | 165.3 | C | 9449 | 163.6 | +1.1% |
| Homicide | 0.5 | C | 34 | 0.5 | -8.7% |
| Rape | 2.2 | A | 577 | 3.5 | -36.5% |
| Robbery | 0.8 | A | 110 | 5.8 | -86.4% |
| Aggravated Assault | 17.2 | B | 1618 | 22.3 | -22.9% |
| Burglary | 25.5 | C | 1587 | 24.0 | +6.2% |
| Larceny | 124.8 | C | 6853 | 116.4 | +7.3% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 15.0 | B | 951 | 22.2 | -32.3% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
White County Sheriff's Office
Searcy Police Department
Searcy, AR
Bald Knob Police Department
Bald Knob, AR
Beebe Police Department
Beebe, AR
Kensett Police Department
Kensett, AR
Pangburn Police Department
Pangburn, AR
Rose Bud Police Department
Rose Bud, AR
Judsonia Police Department
Judsonia, AR
Bradford Police Department
Bradford, AR
Higginson Police Department
Higginson, AR
McRae Police Department
Mcrae, AR