Independence County, AR Property Crime Rates and Non-Violent Crime Maps

Property Crime per Capita in Independence County

The property crime map below shows crimes per 1,000 Independence County residents.

 

Independence County, AR Map of Property Crime Rates
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D+

Overall Crime Grade™

D-
Property Crime Grade
C-
Other Crime Grade
D

$4.75 million

Cost of Crime™ for Independence County, AR

In 2025, property crime will cost $322 per household.

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Crime Grade's property crime map highlights the safest areas in Independence County in green, the most dangerous in red, and moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted based on both the type and severity of the crime. For more information on how to interpret our crime maps, see the Interpreting the Crime Maps section below.

The C- grade indicates that the rate of property crime is slightly higher than that of the average US county. Independence County ranks in the 37th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 37% of counties but less safe than 63%. This analysis applies only to Independence County's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby counties.

The property crime rate in Independence County is 18.40 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Independence County residents generally consider the north part of the county to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of property crime in Independence County varies by area - ranging from 1 in 34 in the northwest areas to 1 in 77 in the north.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of Independence County, AR see the most incidents - about 147 per year. In contrast, the east part of the county has the fewest, with approximately 24 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Independence County, AR

The total projected cost of crime in Independence County for 2025 is $4,747,614. This translates to approximately $122 per resident and $322 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.4% of the median household income in Independence County. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 70.9%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 22.7%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 6.4%

How Much Does Property Crime Cost in Independence County Compared to Other Counties?

Independence County, AR: $122
Pulaski County, AR: $271
Saline County, AR: $91
Arkansas: $169
USA: $136

The Cost of Crime per resident in Independence County is $122 per year, which is $14 less than the national average and $47 less than Arkansas's state average. Below we compare counties similar to Independence County:
  • In Pulaski County, AR, crime costs $271 per person, which is $149 more than in Independence County.
  • In Saline County, AR, crime costs $91 per person, which is $31 less than in Independence County

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Independence County for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Independence County
Cost per Independence County Resident
Vehicle Theft
$510,079
$13
Burglary
$1.31 million
$33
Theft
$2.76 million
$71
Arson
$167,503
$4
Total Cost of Property Crime
$4,747,614
$122

The Intangible Cost of Property Crime in Independence County, AR

CrimeGrade primarily focuses on tangible costs, but the true impact of crime extends beyond economic. Pain and suffering for victims and their families are difficult to quantify, but research-based methodologies help estimate these effects. Using these methodologies, we calculate that the intangible cost of crime in Independence County totals $0 ($0 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $4,747,614 ($122 per resident). All Cost of Crime facts are based on scholarly research done on the cost of crime. Read more about our methodology here.

Interpreting the Property Crime Maps

When interpreting the Independence County property crime map, keep in mind that property crime rates are measured per resident. Areas with high visitor traffic, such as shopping districts, may appear to have higher crime rates simply because more crimes occur where people gather - even if few residents live there. For example, the central part of the county has more retail establishments, which can artificially inflate property crime rates in that area. Red areas on the map do not necessarily mean a neighborhood is unsafe for residents.

More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports 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 Independence County has 5, have the same problem. Of Independence County’s 39,004 residents, few live near recreational areas. Because many people visit, crime rates may appear higher even for safe parks. Crime occurs where people gather, whether they live there or not. Before assuming an area is unsafe, consider both per-capita crime rates and total crime counts, as well as the types of destinations nearby.

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Independence County Property Crime Breakdown

The table below shows which non-violent crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grade above. All property crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 Independence County residents in a standard year.

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
13.69
Vehicle Theft
0.8445
Burglary
3.689
Arson
0.1778
Total Property Crime
18.40 (C-)

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Counties

Compared to surrounding counties, the rate of property crime in Independence County is similar. The table below shows Crime Grades for counties close to Independence County.

Nearby County
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
F
F
D-
D
D
D+
D
D-
D+
D
F
C
D+
D-
B-
C
D+
C+
C-
D+
B-
D-
F
D
C-
D+
C+
D
D-
D+

Crime Maps and Rates for County with Similar Populations

Independence County is similar versus other counties of the same size for property crime. The table below compares crime in counties with comparable overall population in the county‘s boundaries.

Similar County
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
D+
D-
D-
C-
B
B
A-
A-
A-
A+
A+
A+
F
F
F
D
D-
D-
A-
C
C
A-
A
A
A
A-
A-
C-
D
D

Considering only the property crime rate, Independence County is safer than the Arkansas state average and as safe as the national average.

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