Walnut Ridge, IN Arson Rates and Arson Maps

Crime Grade's arson map shows the safest places in Walnut Ridge in green. The most dangerous areas in Walnut Ridge are in red, with moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted by the type and severity of the crime.

Is Walnut Ridge, IN Safe?

The C+ grade means the rate of arson is about the same as the average US city. Walnut Ridge is in the 53rd percentile for safety, meaning 47% of cities are safer and 53% of cities are more dangerous. This analysis applies to Walnut Ridge's proper boundaries only. See the table on nearby places below for nearby cities.

The rate of arson in Walnut Ridge is 0.1029 per 1,000 residents during a standard year.

Interpreting the Arson Maps

When looking at the arson map for Walnut Ridge, remember that the rate of arson per resident may appear inflated when people visit the area during the day, but do not live there. For example, there are few retail establishments in the city. Many crimes are committed in retail areas in blocks where few people live. Red areas on the arson rate map do not always indicate danger for Walnut Ridge residents who live there.

More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports, of which Walnut Ridge has 0, always look like high-crime locations due to the large number of people and the low population nearby. Parks and designated recreational areas, of which Walnut Ridge has 0, have the same problem. Of Walnut Ridge’s 151 residents, few live near recreational areas. Because many people visit, crime rates may appear higher even for safe parks. Ultimately crime happens where people are, whether they live there or not. Before writing off an area as unsafe, look at both the crime rate and total crime maps, then consider nearby destinations that people may be visiting.

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Walnut Ridge Crime Breakdown

The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All arson rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 Walnut Ridge residents in a standard year.

Individual Walnut Ridge Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

Compared to surrounding cities, the rate of arson in Walnut Ridge is similar. The table below shows Crime Grades for cities close to Walnut Ridge.

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade	Arson Crime Grade
Dupont, IN	B-	B+	B-	B-
San Jacinto, IN	A-	D+	A	C+
Grayford, IN	A-	D+	A	C+
Lovett, IN	A-	B+	A-	C+
Vernon, IN	B-	C+	B-	B-
Commiskey, IN	C+	B+	C	C
Paris, IN	C+	A-	C	C
North Vernon, IN	B	C+	B	C+
Hayden, IN	A	B+	A	B
Butlerville, IN	A-	C	A+	C+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Walnut Ridge is lower versus other cities of the same size for arson. The table below compares crime in cities with comparable overall population in the city‘s boundaries.

Similar City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade	Arson Crime Grade
Sarton, WV	A-	A	A	D+
Menlo, KS	D	C-	C-	D
Mercer, NE	C+	B+	B+	B-
Mercyville, MO	C	B+	B+	D
Mills, NE	C-	C	C	C+
Millsfield, TN	C	D	D	C-
Salem Center, NY	B	B-	B-	A
Saline, MO	F	A-	A-	F
Samantha, OH	B	B	B	B+
Samaria, NC	D-	D+	D+	D+

Considering only the arson rate, Walnut Ridge is as safe as the Indiana state average and safer than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Walnut Ridge, IN average SchoolGrade of C+, with 38% actual proficiency versus 37% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Walnut Ridge schools on SchoolGrade

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