Malvern, AR Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Malvern Police Department serves the city of Malvern, AR in Hot Spring County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 742 violent crimes and 1,673 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 72.6 per 100k residents, which is 31.7% below the national average. Property crime averages 290.4 per 100k, 77.5% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 2 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. 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 Rate72.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents742 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate18.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents45 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate290.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,673 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate54.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents593 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate208.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents983 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BAnnual Rate18.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents83 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 72.6 | B | 742 | 106.2 | -31.7% |
| Property Crime | 290.4 | F | 1673 | 163.6 | +77.5% |
| Rape | 18.1 | F | 45 | 3.5 | +413.2% |
| Burglary | 54.4 | F | 593 | 24.0 | +126.6% |
| Larceny | 208.7 | F | 983 | 116.4 | +79.3% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 18.1 | B | 83 | 22.2 | -18.1% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 2 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Sikh | 1 |
| Anti-White | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caddo Valley | 19 miles | D 169.8 | F 509.3 | Violent: 133.9% higher Property: 75.4% higher |
| Benton | 19 miles | C 123.1 | D 227.5 | Violent: 69.6% higher Property: 21.6% lower |
| Arkadelphia | 21 miles | A 68.6 | B 137.1 | Violent: 5.5% lower Property: 52.8% lower |
| Shannon Hills | 22 miles | A 64.0 | A 85.3 | Violent: 11.9% lower Property: 70.6% lower |
| Sheridan | 24 miles | A 38.8 | B 135.8 | Violent: 46.5% lower Property: 53.2% lower |