The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in 71603, AR: Crime Maps and Statistics

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	F
Property Crime Grade	F
Other Crime Grade	D-

Which crimes are included?

$45.2 million

Cost of Crime™ for 71603, AR

In 2025, crime will cost $3,960 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in 71603 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.

Is 71603, AR Safe?

The F grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US zip. 71603 ranks in the 5th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 5% of zip codes but less safe than 95%. This analysis applies only to 71603's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby zip codes.

The crime rate in 71603 is 68.18 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. 71603 Residents generally consider the southwest part of the zip to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in 71603 varies by area - ranging from 1 in 7 in the northeast areas to 1 in 21 in the southwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of 71603, AR see the most incidents - about 363 per year. In contrast, the northeast part of the zip has the fewest, with approximately 93 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in 71603, AR

The total projected cost of crime in 71603 for 2025 is $45,215,104. This translates to approximately $1,453 per resident and $3,960 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 5.3% of the median household income in 71603. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 47.3%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 41.2%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.4%

How Much Does Crime Cost in 71603 Compared to Other Zip Codes?

71603, AR:	$1453
38106, TN:	$2830
72019, AR:	$373
Arkansas:	$729
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in 71603 is $1,453 per year, which is $989 more than the national average and $724 more than Arkansas's state average. Below we compare zip codes similar to 71603:

In 38106, TN, crime costs $2,830 per person, which is $1,377 more than in 71603.
In 72019, AR, crime costs $373 per person, which is $1,080 less than in 71603

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of 71603 for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.

Crime	Cost to 71603	Cost per 71603 Resident
Murder	$18.8 million	$603
Rape/Sexual Assault	$2.41 million	$78
Robbery	$570,724	$18
Assault	$10.1 million	$324
Kidnapping	$421,923	$14
Vehicle Theft	$3.11 million	$100
Burglary	$2.13 million	$68
Theft	$3.64 million	$117
Arson	$114,033	$4
Vandalism	$3.05 million	$98
Animal Cruelty	$6,511	$0
Drug Crimes	$910,805	$29
Identity Theft	$23,717	$1
Total Cost of Crime	$45,215,104	$1,453

The Intangible Cost of Crime in 71603, 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 71603 totals $138,404,494 ($4,447 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $183,619,598 ($5,900 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 Crime Maps

When interpreting the 71603 crime map, keep in mind that 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 zip has more retail establishments, which can artificially inflate 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 71603 has 3, have the same problem. Of 71603’s 31,122 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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71603 Crime Breakdown

The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 71603 residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	11.26
Robbery	0.5830
Rape	1.279
Murder	0.3208
Total Violent Crime	13.45 (F)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	22.57
Vehicle Theft	6.450
Burglary	7.541
Arson	0.1517
Total Property Crime	36.71 (F)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.2236
Drug Crimes	3.956
Vandalism	13.72
Identity Theft	0.0985
Animal Cruelty	0.0283
Total "Other" Rate	18.03 (D-)

Individual 71603 Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Zip Codes

Compared to surrounding zip codes, the rate of crime in 71603 is similar. The table below shows Crime Grades for zip codes close to 71603.

Nearby Zip	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
71601, AR	F	F	F
71602, AR	D-	F	D-
72057, AR	B-	C	A-
71659, AR	F	F	D-
71644, AR	F	F	F
72133, AR	F	F	F
71643, AR	F	F	F
71725, AR	F	F	D-
72084, AR	D+	D	C
72055, AR	D-	D	D-

Crime Maps and Rates for Zip with Similar Populations

71603 is higher versus other zip codes of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in zip codes with comparable overall population in the zip‘s boundaries.

Similar Zip	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
88203, NM	D+	D	D
62002, IL	C-	C-	C-
63052, MO	B-	B-	B-
70607, LA	D	D-	D-
77385, TX	B	B	B
79605, TX	D	D	D
79761, TX	D	D-	D-
80129, CO	C	B-	B-
85257, AZ	D-	D	D
87107, NM	F	F	F

Considering only the crime rate, 71603 is less safe than the Arkansas state average and less safe than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in 71603, AR average SchoolGrade of F, with 19% actual proficiency versus 21% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See 71603 schools on SchoolGrade

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