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Mena, AR Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Mena Police Department serves the city of Mena, AR in Polk County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 469 violent crimes and 984 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 213.8 per 100k residents, which is 101.3% above the national average. Property crime averages 178.2 per 100k, 8.9% above the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Aggravated Assault 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 F
Annual Rate213.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents469 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade B
Annual Rate17.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents34 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade C
Annual Rate178.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents984 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade D
Annual Rate35.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents112 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade D
Annual Rate142.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents836 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime213.8F469106.2+101.3%
Property Crime178.2C984163.6+8.9%
Aggravated Assault17.8B3422.3-19.9%
Burglary35.6D11224.0+48.3%
Larceny142.6D836116.4+22.5%

Crime Trends

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Waldron 21 miles
F 239.4
D 239.4
Violent: 12.0% higher
Property: 34.4% higher
Mineral Springs 38 miles
B 93.1
N/A 0.0
Violent: 56.5% lower
Property: N/A
De Queen 38 miles
A 49.8
C 149.4
Violent: 76.7% lower
Property: 16.1% lower
Greenwood 42 miles
B 72.4
A 51.7
Violent: 66.1% lower
Property: 71.0% lower
Mansfield 42 miles
N/A 0.0
N/A 0.0
Violent: N/A
Property: N/A