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

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	D-
Property Crime Grade	D
Other Crime Grade	D

Which crimes are included?

$1.79 million

Cost of Crime™ for Gurdon, AR

In 2025, crime will cost $1,780 per household.

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

The D grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US city. Gurdon ranks in the 16th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 16% of cities but less safe than 84%. This analysis applies only to Gurdon's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Gurdon is 41.92 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Gurdon Residents generally consider the north part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Gurdon varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 14 in the south neighborhoods to 1 in 43 in the north.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the south parts of Gurdon, AR see the most incidents - about 21 per year. In contrast, the north part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 3 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Gurdon, AR

The total projected cost of crime in Gurdon for 2025 is $1,791,776. This translates to approximately $714 per resident and $1,780 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 2.8% of the median household income in Gurdon. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 52.9%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 35.2%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.9%

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

Gurdon, AR:	$714
Marianna, AR:	$2490
Centerton, AR:	$306
Arkansas:	$729
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Gurdon is $714 per year, which is $250 more than the national average and $15 less than Arkansas's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Gurdon:

In Marianna, AR, crime costs $2,490 per person, which is $1,777 more than in Gurdon.
In Centerton, AR, crime costs $306 per person, which is $408 less than in Gurdon

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Gurdon	Cost per Gurdon Resident
Murder	$589,599	$235
Rape/Sexual Assault	$214,471	$85
Robbery	$26,094	$10
Assault	$272,278	$108
Kidnapping	$17,864	$7
Vehicle Theft	$136,402	$54
Burglary	$76,904	$31
Theft	$212,905	$85
Arson	$12,912	$5
Vandalism	$92,027	$37
Animal Cruelty	$646	$0
Drug Crimes	$135,990	$54
Identity Theft	$3,686	$1
Total Cost of Crime	$1,791,776	$714

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Gurdon, 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 Gurdon totals $5,009,755 ($1,996 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $6,801,531 ($2,710 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 Gurdon 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 central 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 Gurdon’s 2,510 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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Gurdon 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 Gurdon residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	3.777
Robbery	0.3305
Rape	1.409
Murder	0.1250
Total Violent Crime	5.642 (D-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	16.38
Vehicle Theft	3.509
Burglary	3.378
Arson	0.2130
Total Property Crime	23.48 (D)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1174
Drug Crimes	7.324
Vandalism	5.132
Identity Theft	0.1897
Animal Cruelty	0.0348
Total "Other" Rate	12.80 (D)

Individual Gurdon Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Smithton, AR	C-	D-	C+
Curtis, AR	D-	D	D-
Sycamore, AR	D+	F	C
Red Springs, AR	D-	D	D
Whelen Springs, AR	D+	D-	C
Beirne, AR	C-	C	C-
Richwood, AR	D-	D	D-
Gum Springs, AR	F	F	F
Okolona, AR	C-	C-	C-
Redland, AR	D-	F	D

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Gurdon 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
Belle Plaine, IA	D	C	C
Neoga, IL	B	C	C
Zellwood, FL	A	A-	A-
Wellington, AL	B+	B+	B+
Turbotville, PA	A	A+	A+
Tower City, PA	A+	A	A
Sullivans Island, SC	D-	C	C
Round Lake Heights, IL	A-	A	A
Pleasantville, OH	B+	A	A
Pine Prairie, TX	B-	B+	B+

Considering only the crime rate, Gurdon is as safe as 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 Gurdon, AR average SchoolGrade of D-, with 22% actual proficiency versus 28% projected; overall, schools underperform expectations. See Gurdon schools on SchoolGrade

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