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

D+

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$472,574

Cost of Crime™ for Gaither, AR

In 2025, crime will cost $1,251 per household.

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

The D+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US city. Gaither ranks in the 27th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 27% of cities but less safe than 73%. This analysis applies only to Gaither's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Gaither is 33.39 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Gaither Residents generally consider the south part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Gaither varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 26 in the northwest neighborhoods to 1 in 38 in the south.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northeast parts of Gaither, AR see the most incidents - about 9 per year. In contrast, the south part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Gaither, AR

The total projected cost of crime in Gaither for 2025 is $472,574. This translates to approximately $518 per resident and $1,251 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.6% of the median household income in Gaither. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 57.5%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 29.6%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.9%

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

Gaither, AR:	$518
Marianna, AR:	$2490
Centerton, AR:	$306
Arkansas:	$729
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Gaither is $518 per year, which is $53 more than the national average and $211 less than Arkansas's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Gaither:

In Marianna, AR, crime costs $2,490 per person, which is $1,973 more than in Gaither.
In Centerton, AR, crime costs $306 per person, which is $212 less than in Gaither

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Gaither	Cost per Gaither Resident
Murder	$128,907	$141
Rape/Sexual Assault	$62,834	$69
Robbery	$7,587	$8
Assault	$79,089	$87
Kidnapping	$13,155	$14
Vehicle Theft	$6,612	$7
Burglary	$24,267	$27
Theft	$50,521	$55
Arson	$3,951	$4
Vandalism	$48,078	$53
Animal Cruelty	$171	$0
Drug Crimes	$45,718	$50
Identity Theft	$1,684	$2
Total Cost of Crime	$472,574	$518

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Gaither, 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 Gaither totals $1,178,092 ($1,290 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,650,665 ($1,808 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 Gaither 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 Gaither’s 913 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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Gaither 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 Gaither residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	3.016
Robbery	0.2642
Rape	1.135
Murder	0.0751
Total Violent Crime	4.491 (D+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	10.68
Vehicle Theft	0.4677
Burglary	2.930
Arson	0.1792
Total Property Crime	14.26 (C)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.2376
Drug Crimes	6.770
Vandalism	7.371
Identity Theft	0.2383
Animal Cruelty	0.0253
Total "Other" Rate	14.64 (D-)

Individual Gaither Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Marble Falls, AR	C-	D+	B-
Harrison, AR	D-	D	D
Bellefonte, AR	C	D	B
Erbie, AR	C-	D+	C+
Burlington, AR	D+	D+	C-
Pruitt, AR	F	F	F
Compton, AR	C	D+	B-
Yardelle, AR	D+	D-	C-
Olvey, AR	D+	D	C
Mount Sherman, AR	F	F	F

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Gaither 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
Washington, VA	D	D+	D+
Burke, NY	D	C	C
Waverly, KY	C	B	B
Bushwood, MD	B	C	C
Cassville, IN	A-	A+	A+
Charenton, LA	C	A	A
Clarence, PA	A	A+	A+
Roosville, MT	D+	C-	C-
Clarksburg, CA	F	D	D
Coffee Springs, AL	D	C-	C-

Considering only the crime rate, Gaither 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 Gaither, AR average SchoolGrade of B-, with 44% actual proficiency versus 40% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Gaither schools on SchoolGrade

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