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

D-

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	D+
Property Crime Grade	F
Other Crime Grade	D

Which crimes are included?

$496,785

Cost of Crime™ for Center Grove, AR

In 2025, crime will cost $1,707 per household.

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

The D- grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US city. Center Grove ranks in the 10th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 10% of cities but less safe than 90%. This analysis applies only to Center Grove's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Center Grove is 49.75 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Center Grove Residents generally consider the northeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Center Grove varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 16 in the southeast neighborhoods to 1 in 46 in the northeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of Center Grove, AR see the most incidents - about 16 per year. In contrast, the northwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Center Grove, AR

The total projected cost of crime in Center Grove for 2025 is $496,785. This translates to approximately $568 per resident and $1,707 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.3% of the median household income in Center Grove. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 61.9%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 26.6%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.5%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Center Grove Compared to Other Cities?

Center Grove, AR:	$568
Marianna, AR:	$2490
Centerton, AR:	$306
Arkansas:	$729
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Center Grove is $568 per year, which is $104 more than the national average and $161 less than Arkansas's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Center Grove:

In Marianna, AR, crime costs $2,490 per person, which is $1,922 more than in Center Grove.
In Centerton, AR, crime costs $306 per person, which is $263 less than in Center Grove

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Center Grove	Cost per Center Grove Resident
Murder	$87,472	$100
Rape/Sexual Assault	$72,709	$83
Robbery	$8,085	$9
Assault	$71,632	$82
Kidnapping	$5,178	$6
Vehicle Theft	$25,768	$29
Burglary	$12,273	$14
Theft	$130,094	$149
Arson	$3,499	$4
Vandalism	$60,986	$70
Animal Cruelty	$71	$0
Drug Crimes	$18,857	$22
Identity Theft	$162	$0
Total Cost of Crime	$496,785	$568

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Center Grove, 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 Center Grove totals $950,342 ($1,087 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,447,127 ($1,656 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 Center Grove 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 Center Grove’s 874 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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Center Grove 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 Center Grove residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	2.854
Robbery	0.2941
Rape	1.372
Murder	0.0533
Total Violent Crime	4.573 (D+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	28.74
Vehicle Theft	1.904
Burglary	1.548
Arson	0.1658
Total Property Crime	32.36 (F)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0977
Drug Crimes	2.917
Vandalism	9.767
Identity Theft	0.0239
Animal Cruelty	0.0110
Total "Other" Rate	12.82 (D)

Individual Center Grove Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Prague, AR	D-	D+	F
Sheridan, AR	D+	D+	C
Jefferson, AR	D	C+	D
Orion, AR	C	D+	C
Redfield, AR	D+	C	D+
Pastoria, AR	D+	D-	C
Cross Roads, AR	B-	C+	B+
White Hall, AR	F	F	D-
Wright, AR	F	F	F
Sardis, AR	C+	C	B-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Center Grove 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
Tippecanoe, OH	B-	C	C
Carlisle, SC	D-	F	F
Cedar Hill Lakes, MO	C-	D	D
Cloverdale, MI	A-	B+	B+
Continental Divide, NM	F	F	F
Crawfordville, GA	D	C-	C-
Dillon, IL	A+	A	A
Downs Chapel, DE	B-	A-	A-
Dumont, IA	B-	C+	C+
Eads, CO	D	D	D

Considering only the crime rate, Center Grove 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 Center Grove, AR average SchoolGrade of C, with 37% actual proficiency versus 39% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Center Grove schools on SchoolGrade

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