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

D-

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$493,290

Cost of Crime™ for East Pocahontas, AR

In 2025, crime will cost $2,100 per household.

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

The D- grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US city. East Pocahontas ranks in the 8th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 8% of cities but less safe than 92%. This analysis applies only to East Pocahontas's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in East Pocahontas is 53.13 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. East Pocahontas Residents generally consider the southwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in East Pocahontas varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 10 in the central neighborhoods to 1 in 32 in the southwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northwest parts of East Pocahontas, AR see the most incidents - about 17 per year. In contrast, the west part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in East Pocahontas, AR

The total projected cost of crime in East Pocahontas for 2025 is $493,290. This translates to approximately $792 per resident and $2,100 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 2.5% of the median household income in East Pocahontas. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 56.6%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 31.1%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.3%

How Much Does Crime Cost in East Pocahontas Compared to Other Cities?

East Pocahontas, AR:	$792
Marianna, AR:	$2490
Centerton, AR:	$306
Arkansas:	$729
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in East Pocahontas is $792 per year, which is $328 more than the national average and $63 more than Arkansas's state average. Below we compare cities similar to East Pocahontas:

In Marianna, AR, crime costs $2,490 per person, which is $1,699 more than in East Pocahontas.
In Centerton, AR, crime costs $306 per person, which is $486 less than in East Pocahontas

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to East Pocahontas	Cost per East Pocahontas Resident
Murder	$140,724	$226
Rape/Sexual Assault	$45,723	$73
Robbery	$7,116	$11
Assault	$87,634	$141
Kidnapping	$9,022	$14
Vehicle Theft	$18,031	$29
Burglary	$22,597	$36
Theft	$53,583	$86
Arson	$2,570	$4
Vandalism	$77,081	$124
Animal Cruelty	$131	$0
Drug Crimes	$28,797	$46
Identity Theft	$281	$0
Total Cost of Crime	$493,290	$792

The Intangible Cost of Crime in East Pocahontas, 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 East Pocahontas totals $1,175,778 ($1,887 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,669,067 ($2,679 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 East Pocahontas 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 city 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 have the same problem. Of East Pocahontas’s 623 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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East Pocahontas 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 East Pocahontas residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	4.898
Robbery	0.3631
Rape	1.210
Murder	0.1202
Total Violent Crime	6.592 (D-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	16.61
Vehicle Theft	1.869
Burglary	3.999
Arson	0.1708
Total Property Crime	22.65 (D)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.2388
Drug Crimes	6.249
Vandalism	17.32
Identity Theft	0.0582
Animal Cruelty	0.0284
Total "Other" Rate	23.89 (F)

Individual East Pocahontas Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Pocahontas, AR	F	F	D-
Cedar Grove, AR	D+	D-	B-
Lorine, AR	D	D-	C-
Shannon, AR	D	D-	C-
Engelberg, AR	D+	F	B
Noland, AR	C-	D	C+
Fender, AR	F	F	F
Elevenpoint, AR	D+	D+	C
Biggers, AR	D+	C-	C
College City, AR	D	C+	C-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

East Pocahontas 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
Register, NC	D+	C-	C-
Five Points, GA	D+	D	D
Fleetville, PA	C-	C-	C-
Forman, ND	C+	B+	B+
Fruitdale, AL	D+	D	D
Fults, IL	A+	A	A
Primm, NV	D-	F	F
Range, WI	A-	B-	B-
Red Lion, OH	A	A-	A-
Fairfield Center, IN	A	B+	B+

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

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