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

D-

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$446,554

Cost of Crime™ for Caldwell, AR

In 2025, crime will cost $1,959 per household.

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

The D- grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US city. Caldwell ranks in the 14th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 14% of cities but less safe than 86%. This analysis applies only to Caldwell's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Caldwell is 43.56 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Caldwell Residents generally consider the north part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Caldwell varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 13 in the southeast neighborhoods to 1 in 27 in the north.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northeast parts of Caldwell, AR see the most incidents - about 6 per year. In contrast, the southwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Caldwell, AR

The total projected cost of crime in Caldwell for 2025 is $446,554. This translates to approximately $751 per resident and $1,959 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 3.0% of the median household income in Caldwell. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 52.1%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 36.0%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.8%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Caldwell Compared to Other Cities?

Caldwell, AR:	$751
Marianna, AR:	$2490
Centerton, AR:	$306
Arkansas:	$729
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Caldwell is $751 per year, which is $286 more than the national average and $22 more than Arkansas's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Caldwell:

In Marianna, AR, crime costs $2,490 per person, which is $1,740 more than in Caldwell.
In Centerton, AR, crime costs $306 per person, which is $445 less than in Caldwell

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Caldwell	Cost per Caldwell Resident
Murder	$161,085	$271
Rape/Sexual Assault	$44,315	$74
Robbery	$8,231	$14
Assault	$65,064	$109
Kidnapping	$8,079	$14
Vehicle Theft	$24,941	$42
Burglary	$28,146	$47
Theft	$59,076	$99
Arson	$2,661	$4
Vandalism	$28,210	$47
Animal Cruelty	$93	$0
Drug Crimes	$16,412	$28
Identity Theft	$240	$0
Total Cost of Crime	$446,554	$751

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Caldwell, 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 Caldwell totals $1,298,413 ($2,182 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,744,967 ($2,933 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 Caldwell 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 Caldwell’s 595 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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Caldwell 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 Caldwell residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	3.808
Robbery	0.4398
Rape	1.228
Murder	0.1441
Total Violent Crime	5.620 (D-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	19.17
Vehicle Theft	2.707
Burglary	5.216
Arson	0.1852
Total Property Crime	27.28 (D-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.2239
Drug Crimes	3.729
Vandalism	6.637
Identity Theft	0.0522
Animal Cruelty	0.0211
Total "Other" Rate	10.66 (C-)

Individual Caldwell Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Meadow Cliff, AR	D+	C-	D+
Colt, AR	D+	D	C
Forrest City, AR	F	F	F
Newcastle, AR	D	C-	D
Madison, AR	F	F	F
Slonikers Mill, AR	F	F	D-
Widener, AR	F	F	F
Palestine, AR	F	F	F
Hicks Station, AR	F	F	F
Haynes, AR	F	F	F

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Caldwell is higher 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
Pitchin, OH	A+	A-	A-
Jonancy, KY	C-	B	B
Jug Fork, MS	A+	A+	A+
Karnak, IL	B+	C+	C+
Keyesport, IL	D+	D+	D+
Klemme, IA	B	A	A
Orange, NH	B+	A	A
Orffs Corner, ME	A	A	A
Orfordville, NH	A-	A-	A-
Osmond, NC	C	D+	D+

Considering only the crime rate, Caldwell is as safe as 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 Caldwell, AR average SchoolGrade of F, with 7% actual proficiency versus 11% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Caldwell schools on SchoolGrade

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