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

C-

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$307,987

Cost of Crime™ for Finch, AR

In 2025, crime will cost $1,221 per household.

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

The C- grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US city. Finch ranks in the 33rd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 33% of cities but less safe than 67%. This analysis applies only to Finch's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Finch is 30.51 per 1,000 residents in the typical year.

The Cost of Crime™ in Finch, AR

The total projected cost of crime in Finch for 2025 is $307,987. This translates to approximately $460 per resident and $1,221 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.5% of the median household income in Finch. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 57.7%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 29.6%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.7%

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

Finch, AR:	$460
Marianna, AR:	$2490
Centerton, AR:	$306
Arkansas:	$729
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Finch is $460 per year, which is $5 less than the national average and $269 less than Arkansas's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Finch:

In Marianna, AR, crime costs $2,490 per person, which is $2,031 more than in Finch.
In Centerton, AR, crime costs $306 per person, which is $154 less than in Finch

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Finch	Cost per Finch Resident
Murder	$67,120	$100
Rape/Sexual Assault	$46,803	$70
Robbery	$4,570	$7
Assault	$62,397	$93
Kidnapping	$7,141	$11
Vehicle Theft	$10,501	$16
Burglary	$15,889	$24
Theft	$37,977	$57
Arson	$2,548	$4
Vandalism	$34,242	$51
Animal Cruelty	$52	$0
Drug Crimes	$18,518	$28
Identity Theft	$230	$0
Total Cost of Crime	$307,987	$460

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Finch, 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 Finch totals $686,899 ($1,025 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $994,886 ($1,485 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 Finch 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 Finch’s 670 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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Finch 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 Finch residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	3.243
Robbery	0.2168
Rape	1.152
Murder	0.0533
Total Violent Crime	4.665 (D)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	10.94
Vehicle Theft	1.012
Burglary	2.615
Arson	0.1575
Total Property Crime	14.73 (C)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1758
Drug Crimes	3.736
Vandalism	7.154
Identity Theft	0.0443
Animal Cruelty	0.0105
Total "Other" Rate	11.12 (D+)

Individual Finch Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Walcott, AR	C-	D-	C+
Stanford, AR	B-	D	A
Goobertown, AR	D+	D	C-
Bethel, AR	B	D	A
Paragould, AR	D+	D	C-
Herndon, AR	C	D	B-
Brookland, AR	D+	D+	D
Light, AR	C+	D	B+
Beech Grove, AR	B-	D	A
Faulknerville, AR	B-	D	A

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Finch 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
Liddell, NC	D+	C-	C-
Santa, ID	C	B+	B+
San Ygnacio, TX	F	F	F
San Simon, AZ	C-	D	D
San Simeon, CA	D+	C-	C-
San Ardo, CA	B-	D-	D-
Salsbury Cove, ME	A	A+	A+
Salem, OK	C-	C-	C-
Little Gap, PA	A	B+	B+
Lincoln, WA	D-	D	D

Considering only the crime rate, Finch 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 Finch, AR average SchoolGrade of C, with 36% actual proficiency versus 45% projected; overall, schools underperform expectations. See Finch schools on SchoolGrade

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