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

Crime per Capita in Ethel

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Ethel.

 

Ethel, AR Map of Crime Rates
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D

Overall Crime Grade™

D
C-
Other Crime Grade
D-

$112,381

Cost of Crime™ for Ethel, AR

In 2025, crime will cost $2,053 per household.

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

The D grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US city. Ethel ranks in the 22nd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 22% of cities but less safe than 78%. This analysis applies only to Ethel's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Ethel is 36.51 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Ethel Residents generally consider the northwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Ethel varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 25 in the east neighborhoods to 1 in 30 in the northwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of Ethel, AR see the most incidents - about 2 per year. In contrast, the southeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Ethel, AR

The total projected cost of crime in Ethel for 2025 is $112,381. This translates to approximately $885 per resident and $2,053 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 2.6% of the median household income in Ethel. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 46.1%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 42.1%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.8%

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

Ethel, AR: $885
Marianna, AR: $2490
Centerton, AR: $306
Arkansas: $729
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Ethel is $885 per year, which is $421 more than the national average and $156 more than Arkansas's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Ethel:
  • In Marianna, AR, crime costs $2,490 per person, which is $1,606 more than in Ethel.
  • In Centerton, AR, crime costs $306 per person, which is $579 less than in Ethel

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Ethel for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Ethel
Cost per Ethel Resident
Murder
$51,594
$406
Rape/Sexual Assault
$9,417
$74
Robbery
$737
$6
Assault
$13,177
$104
Kidnapping
$1,657
$13
Vehicle Theft
$14,227
$112
Burglary
$3,678
$29
Theft
$3,823
$30
Arson
$635
$5
Vandalism
$8,594
$68
Animal Cruelty
$24
$0
Drug Crimes
$4,629
$36
Identity Theft
$189
$1
Total Cost of Crime
$112,381
$885

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Ethel, 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 Ethel totals $389,772 ($3,069 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $502,153 ($3,954 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 Ethel 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 Ethel’s 127 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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Ethel 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 Ethel residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
3.613
Robbery
0.1846
Rape
1.223
Murder
0.2162
Total Violent Crime
5.237 (D)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
5.812
Vehicle Theft
7.234
Burglary
3.193
Arson
0.2071
Total Property Crime
16.45 (C-)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.2152
Drug Crimes
4.928
Vandalism
9.472
Identity Theft
0.1918
Animal Cruelty
0.0253
Total "Other" Rate
14.83 (D-)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
D
D
C-
D
D-
C-
D
D-
D
F
F
F
C-
D
C+
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Ethel 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
A-
C+
C+
B-
D+
D+
D+
D+
D+
B
C+
C+
B+
B+
B+
B
A+
A+
B
C-
C-
B-
C
C
A-
D
D
C+
D-
D-

Considering only the crime rate, Ethel is safer 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 Ethel, AR average SchoolGrade of D, with 25% actual proficiency versus 26% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Ethel schools on SchoolGrade

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