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

C+

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	C-
Property Crime Grade	B
Other Crime Grade	C-

Which crimes are included?

$2.17 million

Cost of Crime™ for Garfield, AR

In 2025, crime will cost $1,200 per household.

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

The C+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is about the same as that of the average US city. Garfield ranks in the 53rd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 53% of cities but less safe than 47%. This analysis applies only to Garfield's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Garfield is 22.86 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Garfield Residents generally consider the south part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Garfield varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 39 in the southeast neighborhoods to 1 in 54 in the south.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southeast parts of Garfield, AR see the most incidents - about 26 per year. In contrast, the northeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 3 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Garfield, AR

The total projected cost of crime in Garfield for 2025 is $2,171,839. This translates to approximately $445 per resident and $1,200 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.0% of the median household income in Garfield. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 53.9%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 32.7%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.3%

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

Garfield, AR:	$445
Marianna, AR:	$2490
Centerton, AR:	$306
Arkansas:	$729
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Garfield is $445 per year, which is $20 less than the national average and $284 less than Arkansas's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Garfield:

In Marianna, AR, crime costs $2,490 per person, which is $2,046 more than in Garfield.
In Centerton, AR, crime costs $306 per person, which is $139 less than in Garfield

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Garfield	Cost per Garfield Resident
Murder	$728,805	$149
Rape/Sexual Assault	$371,646	$76
Robbery	$45,487	$9
Assault	$274,546	$56
Kidnapping	$50,960	$10
Vehicle Theft	$70,411	$14
Burglary	$124,533	$25
Theft	$140,235	$29
Arson	$23,823	$5
Vandalism	$172,568	$35
Animal Cruelty	$950	$0
Drug Crimes	$163,303	$33
Identity Theft	$4,572	$1
Total Cost of Crime	$2,171,839	$445

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Garfield, 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 Garfield totals $6,697,056 ($1,371 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $8,868,894 ($1,816 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 Garfield 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 north 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 Garfield’s 4,884 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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Garfield 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 Garfield residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.957
Robbery	0.2961
Rape	1.255
Murder	0.0794
Total Violent Crime	3.588 (C-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	5.544
Vehicle Theft	0.9310
Burglary	2.811
Arson	0.2020
Total Property Crime	9.488 (B)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1721
Drug Crimes	4.520
Vandalism	4.946
Identity Theft	0.1209
Animal Cruelty	0.0263
Total "Other" Rate	9.785 (C-)

Individual Garfield Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Gateway, AR	C	C	B-
Avoca, AR	B-	B-	B
Seligman, MO	C-	C-	C
Pea Ridge, AR	C-	C+	C-
Little Flock, AR	C	C	B-
Larue, AR	B-	D	B+
Wayne, MO	B	B+	B+
Rogers, AR	D+	D+	C-
Eureka Springs, AR	F	D-	D-
Beaver, AR	D+	C-	C-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Garfield is lower 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
Clearwater, KS	C+	B	B
Lexington, MS	D-	C	C
Wolfeboro, NH	C	B	B
Westwood, KY	C+	A-	A-
Vienna, GA	F	F	F
Tipton, IA	C	B	B
Pomeroy, OH	C	D-	D-
Newman Lake, WA	B+	B-	B-
La Conner, WA	F	D-	D-
Josephine, TX	A	B+	B+

Considering only the crime rate, Garfield is safer than the Arkansas state average and safer than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Garfield, AR average SchoolGrade of C+, with 38% actual proficiency versus 38% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Garfield schools on SchoolGrade

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