The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in 72715, AR: Crime Maps and Statistics

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	D+
Property Crime Grade	B-
Other Crime Grade	D+

Which crimes are included?

$7.23 million

Cost of Crime™ for 72715, AR

In 2025, crime will cost $920 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in 72715 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 72715, AR Safe?

The C grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US zip. 72715 ranks in the 42nd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 42% of zip codes but less safe than 58%. This analysis applies only to 72715's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby zip codes.

The crime rate in 72715 is 28.71 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. 72715 Residents generally consider the southeast part of the zip to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in 72715 varies by area - ranging from 1 in 28 in the northeast areas to 1 in 46 in the southeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the east parts of 72715, AR see the most incidents - about 110 per year. In contrast, the southwest part of the zip has the fewest, with approximately 22 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in 72715, AR

The total projected cost of crime in 72715 for 2025 is $7,225,020. This translates to approximately $403 per resident and $920 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.7% of the median household income in 72715. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 61.2%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 25.4%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.3%

How Much Does Crime Cost in 72715 Compared to Other Zip Codes?

72715, AR:	$403
38106, TN:	$2830
72019, AR:	$373
Arkansas:	$729
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in 72715 is $403 per year, which is $61 less than the national average and $326 less than Arkansas's state average. Below we compare zip codes similar to 72715:

In 38106, TN, crime costs $2,830 per person, which is $2,426 more than in 72715.
In 72019, AR, crime costs $373 per person, which is $30 less than in 72715

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of 72715 for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.

Crime	Cost to 72715	Cost per 72715 Resident
Murder	$749,004	$42
Rape/Sexual Assault	$1.51 million	$84
Robbery	$148,560	$8
Assault	$1.32 million	$74
Kidnapping	$181,863	$10
Vehicle Theft	$546,886	$31
Burglary	$447,628	$25
Theft	$703,019	$39
Arson	$72,298	$4
Vandalism	$610,877	$34
Animal Cruelty	$3,535	$0
Drug Crimes	$917,880	$51
Identity Theft	$12,760	$1
Total Cost of Crime	$7,225,020	$403

The Intangible Cost of Crime in 72715, 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 72715 totals $12,625,295 ($705 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $19,850,315 ($1,108 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 72715 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 east 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 72715 has 7, have the same problem. Of 72715’s 17,911 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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72715 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 72715 residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	2.570
Robbery	0.2637
Rape	1.389
Murder	0.0223
Total Violent Crime	4.245 (D+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	7.579
Vehicle Theft	1.972
Burglary	2.755
Arson	0.1672
Total Property Crime	12.47 (B-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1675
Drug Crimes	6.928
Vandalism	4.774
Identity Theft	0.0920
Animal Cruelty	0.0267
Total "Other" Rate	11.99 (D+)

Individual 72715 Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Zip Codes

Compared to surrounding zip codes, the rate of crime in 72715 is similar. The table below shows Crime Grades for zip codes close to 72715.

Nearby Zip	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
72739, AR	B	C	A
72714, AR	B	C	A
64856, MO	C	D+	C+
72719, AR	B	B-	A-
72712, AR	D+	D+	C-
72736, AR	C	D	B-
72751, AR	C-	B-	C
72713, AR	C	C	B-
72768, AR	C+	D	B+
64854, MO	D-	D+	D-

Crime Maps and Rates for Zip with Similar Populations

72715 is similar 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
70535, LA	D-	D-	D-
29860, SC	B-	B-	B-
33948, FL	A+	A+	A+
34117, FL	A+	A+	A+
35016, AL	C	B-	B-
35967, AL	C	C+	C+
35976, AL	D+	C	C
36502, AL	C-	D+	D+
00638, PR	D-	D-	D-
44126, OH	C	B+	B+

Considering only the crime rate, 72715 is safer than the Arkansas state average and as safe as the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in 72715, AR average SchoolGrade of B+, with 49% actual proficiency versus 48% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See 72715 schools on SchoolGrade

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