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Ward, AR Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Ward Police Department serves the city of Ward, AR in Lonoke County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 786 violent crimes and 536 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 130.3 per 100k residents, which is 22.7% above the national average. Property crime averages 57.9 per 100k, 64.6% below 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 D
Annual Rate130.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents786 (2019-2023)

Rape

Grade F
Annual Rate14.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents40 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade B
Annual Rate14.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents220 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate57.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents536 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade A
Annual Rate57.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents344 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime130.3D786106.2+22.7%
Property Crime57.9A536163.6-64.6%
Rape14.5F403.5+309.4%
Aggravated Assault14.5B22022.3-34.9%
Larceny57.9A344116.4-50.2%

Crime Trends

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
England 0 miles
F 206.0
D 247.2
Violent: 58.1% higher
Property: 327.0% higher
Cabot 0 miles
B 88.9
C 181.6
Violent: 31.7% lower
Property: 213.6% higher
Carlisle 0 miles
F 199.9
F 399.8
Violent: 53.4% higher
Property: 590.5% higher
Austin 0 miles
N/A 0.0
A 70.1
Violent: N/A
Property: 21.1% higher
Lonoke 2 miles
C 118.5
D 237.0
Violent: 9.0% lower
Property: 309.4% higher