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

D-

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	C
Property Crime Grade	F
Other Crime Grade	C-

Which crimes are included?

$183,349

Cost of Crime™ for Fourche, AR

In 2025, crime will cost $1,621 per household.

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

The D- grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US city. Fourche 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 Fourche's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Fourche is 52.48 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Fourche Residents generally consider the southwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Fourche varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 17 in the south neighborhoods to 1 in 35 in the southwest.

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

The Cost of Crime™ in Fourche, AR

The total projected cost of crime in Fourche for 2025 is $183,349. This translates to approximately $613 per resident and $1,621 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 2.2% of the median household income in Fourche. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 60.5%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 28.2%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.2%

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

Fourche, AR:	$613
Marianna, AR:	$2490
Centerton, AR:	$306
Arkansas:	$729
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Fourche is $613 per year, which is $149 more than the national average and $116 less than Arkansas's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Fourche:

In Marianna, AR, crime costs $2,490 per person, which is $1,877 more than in Fourche.
In Centerton, AR, crime costs $306 per person, which is $308 less than in Fourche

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Fourche	Cost per Fourche Resident
Murder	$50,997	$171
Rape/Sexual Assault	$25,115	$84
Robbery	$2,826	$9
Assault	$12,920	$43
Kidnapping	$2,751	$9
Vehicle Theft	$4,376	$15
Burglary	$5,586	$19
Theft	$55,422	$185
Arson	$1,480	$5
Vandalism	$9,961	$33
Animal Cruelty	$73	$0
Drug Crimes	$11,791	$39
Identity Theft	$52	$0
Total Cost of Crime	$183,349	$613

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Fourche, 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 Fourche totals $462,511 ($1,547 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $645,861 ($2,160 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 Fourche 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 Fourche’s 299 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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Fourche 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 Fourche residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.505
Robbery	0.3005
Rape	1.385
Murder	0.0908
Total Violent Crime	3.281 (C)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	35.79
Vehicle Theft	0.9450
Burglary	2.060
Arson	0.2049
Total Property Crime	39.00 (F)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1518
Drug Crimes	5.331
Vandalism	4.663
Identity Theft	0.0224
Animal Cruelty	0.0332
Total "Other" Rate	10.20 (C-)

Individual Fourche Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Bigelow, AR	D	C-	D-
New Dixie, AR	D+	B-	D-
Houston, AR	C+	D+	B+
Wye, AR	D	D+	D
Little Italy, AR	D	C	D-
Stony Point, AR	B+	C-	A-
Perry, AR	D	D-	C
Mayflower, AR	C	D+	C
Oppelo, AR	A-	C	A+
Perryville, AR	D+	D-	B-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Fourche 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
Rosamond, IL	A	B+	B+
Lower Kalskag, AK	F	F	F
Lowney, WV	D	D	D
Lucky, LA	D+	D+	D+
Lukeville, AZ	F	D-	D-
Lumaghi Heights, IL	A	A-	A-
Lux, MS	B+	A-	A-
Lydia, TX	C	D+	D+
Mansfield, IN	B+	C+	C+
Rock Grove, IL	A+	A	A

Considering only the crime rate, Fourche 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 Fourche, AR average SchoolGrade of C, with 35% actual proficiency versus 34% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Fourche schools on SchoolGrade

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