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

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$133,083

Cost of Crime™ for Golden City, AR

In 2025, crime will cost $1,046 per household.

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

The C grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US city. Golden City ranks in the 40th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 40% of cities but less safe than 60%. This analysis applies only to Golden City's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Golden City is 27.76 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Golden City Residents generally consider the southwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Golden City varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 36 in the central neighborhoods to 1 in 37 in the southwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northwest parts of Golden City, AR see the most incidents - about 3 per year. In contrast, the east part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Golden City, AR

The total projected cost of crime in Golden City for 2025 is $133,083. This translates to approximately $401 per resident and $1,046 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.2% of the median household income in Golden City. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 58.6%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 28.6%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.8%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Golden City Compared to Other Cities?

Golden City, AR:	$401
Marianna, AR:	$2490
Centerton, AR:	$306
Arkansas:	$729
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Golden City is $401 per year, which is $63 less than the national average and $328 less than Arkansas's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Golden City:

In Marianna, AR, crime costs $2,490 per person, which is $2,090 more than in Golden City.
In Centerton, AR, crime costs $306 per person, which is $95 less than in Golden City

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Golden City	Cost per Golden City Resident
Murder	$30,566	$92
Rape/Sexual Assault	$21,370	$64
Robbery	$2,584	$8
Assault	$18,112	$55
Kidnapping	$1,678	$5
Vehicle Theft	$5,126	$15
Burglary	$13,564	$41
Theft	$15,532	$47
Arson	$1,104	$3
Vandalism	$14,052	$42
Animal Cruelty	$36	$0
Drug Crimes	$9,265	$28
Identity Theft	$95	$0
Total Cost of Crime	$133,083	$401

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Golden City, 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 Golden City totals $310,766 ($936 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $443,849 ($1,337 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 Golden City 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 Golden City’s 332 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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Golden City 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 Golden City residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.900
Robbery	0.2474
Rape	1.062
Murder	0.0490
Total Violent Crime	3.258 (C)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	9.033
Vehicle Theft	0.9971
Burglary	4.504
Arson	0.1378
Total Property Crime	14.67 (C)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0834
Drug Crimes	3.773
Vandalism	5.924
Identity Theft	0.0369
Animal Cruelty	0.0145
Total "Other" Rate	9.832 (C-)

Individual Golden City Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Mixon, AR	D+	D	C-
Carolan, AR	C	C	C
Ione, AR	C	C	C
Booneville, AR	F	D-	F
Tate, AR	D-	D-	D
Sugar Grove, AR	D+	D+	C
Magazine, AR	D+	D-	D+
Lucas, AR	C	C	C
Union Hill, AR	F	F	D-
Washburn, AR	D-	C-	D-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Golden City 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
Thomaston, TX	D	D-	D-
Tisdale, KS	D	D-	D-
Tipperary, MO	B+	C-	C-
Tinsman, AR	D	F	F
Tillman, MO	C-	F	F
Tilleda, WI	B-	A-	A-
Tiff, MO	C-	D+	D+
Tibbs, TN	D	D-	D-
Thurman, NY	B+	B	B
Todd Creek, CO	C+	C+	C+

Considering only the crime rate, Golden City 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 Golden City, AR average SchoolGrade of C-, with 33% actual proficiency versus 31% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Golden City schools on SchoolGrade

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