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

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$245,891

Cost of Crime™ for Black Oak, AR

In 2025, crime will cost $1,092 per household.

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

The C grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US city. Black Oak ranks in the 39th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 39% of cities but less safe than 61%. This analysis applies only to Black Oak's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Black Oak is 27.85 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Black Oak Residents generally consider the east part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Black Oak varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 25 in the southwest neighborhoods to 1 in 48 in the east.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northeast parts of Black Oak, AR see the most incidents - about 5 per year. In contrast, the central part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Black Oak, AR

The total projected cost of crime in Black Oak for 2025 is $245,891. This translates to approximately $402 per resident and $1,092 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.4% of the median household income in Black Oak. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 62.4%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 23.3%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 14.3%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Black Oak Compared to Other Cities?

Black Oak, AR:	$402
Marianna, AR:	$2490
Centerton, AR:	$306
Arkansas:	$729
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Black Oak is $402 per year, which is $62 less than the national average and $326 less than Arkansas's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Black Oak:

In Marianna, AR, crime costs $2,490 per person, which is $2,088 more than in Black Oak.
In Centerton, AR, crime costs $306 per person, which is $97 less than in Black Oak

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Black Oak	Cost per Black Oak Resident
Murder	$52,174	$85
Rape/Sexual Assault	$45,413	$74
Robbery	$10,733	$18
Assault	$17,084	$28
Kidnapping	$10,140	$17
Vehicle Theft	$4,572	$7
Burglary	$17,465	$29
Theft	$17,232	$28
Arson	$2,393	$4
Vandalism	$42,700	$70
Animal Cruelty	$84	$0
Drug Crimes	$25,487	$42
Identity Theft	$414	$1
Total Cost of Crime	$245,891	$402

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Black Oak, 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 Black Oak totals $573,852 ($939 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $819,743 ($1,342 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 Black Oak 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 city has few 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 have the same problem. Of Black Oak’s 611 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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Black Oak 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 Black Oak residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.9736
Robbery	0.5584
Rape	1.226
Murder	0.0454
Total Violent Crime	2.803 (C+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	5.446
Vehicle Theft	0.4832
Burglary	3.151
Arson	0.1622
Total Property Crime	9.243 (B)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.2737
Drug Crimes	5.639
Vandalism	9.782
Identity Theft	0.0875
Animal Cruelty	0.0187
Total "Other" Rate	15.80 (D-)

Individual Black Oak Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

Compared to surrounding cities, the rate of crime in Black Oak is lower. The table below shows Crime Grades for cities close to Black Oak.

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Rivervale, AR	C-	D	B-
Caraway, AR	D+	C-	C
Elm Grove, AR	D+	D	C+
Lunsford, AR	D+	D	B-
Tulot, AR	D-	D	D-
Trumann, AR	D-	D-	D
Lepanto, AR	F	F	F
Bunney, AR	B-	A-	A+
Lake City, AR	D+	D-	B-
Milligan Ridge, AR	D+	D	B-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Black Oak is similar versus other cities of the same size for crime. 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
Mount Marion, NY	A	B-	B-
Matagorda, TX	F	F	F
Matthews, MD	B	D+	D+
McCall Creek, MS	A-	A+	A+
McCray, NC	C	C+	C+
Mccurtain, OK	D	D+	D+
Mcville, ND	D+	B+	B+
Meeteetse, WY	B-	A-	A-
Melrose, MD	C+	B	B
Mendon, VT	B	A-	A-

Considering only the crime rate, Black Oak 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 Black Oak, AR average SchoolGrade of D+, with 29% actual proficiency versus 29% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Black Oak schools on SchoolGrade

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