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

D-

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$126,808

Cost of Crime™ for Half Moon, AR

In 2025, crime will cost $1,738 per household.

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

The D- grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US city. Half Moon ranks in the 14th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 14% of cities but less safe than 86%. This analysis applies only to Half Moon's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Half Moon is 43.29 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Half Moon Residents generally consider the southeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Half Moon varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 22 in the west neighborhoods to 1 in 24 in the southeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southeast parts of Half Moon, AR see the most incidents - about 2 per year. In contrast, the southwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Half Moon, AR

The total projected cost of crime in Half Moon for 2025 is $126,808. This translates to approximately $716 per resident and $1,738 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 2.1% of the median household income in Half Moon. 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): 33.8%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.2%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Half Moon Compared to Other Cities?

Half Moon, AR:	$716
Marianna, AR:	$2490
Centerton, AR:	$306
Arkansas:	$729
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Half Moon is $716 per year, which is $252 more than the national average and $12 less than Arkansas's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Half Moon:

In Marianna, AR, crime costs $2,490 per person, which is $1,774 more than in Half Moon.
In Centerton, AR, crime costs $306 per person, which is $411 less than in Half Moon

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Half Moon	Cost per Half Moon Resident
Murder	$45,567	$257
Rape/Sexual Assault	$12,564	$71
Robbery	$1,902	$11
Assault	$16,359	$92
Kidnapping	$2,790	$16
Vehicle Theft	$3,217	$18
Burglary	$12,120	$68
Theft	$14,597	$82
Arson	$595	$3
Vandalism	$11,800	$67
Animal Cruelty	$22	$0
Drug Crimes	$5,163	$29
Identity Theft	$113	$1
Total Cost of Crime	$126,808	$716

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Half Moon, 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 Half Moon totals $366,632 ($2,071 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $493,440 ($2,788 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 Half Moon 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 Half Moon’s 177 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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Half Moon 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 Half Moon residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	3.218
Robbery	0.3416
Rape	1.171
Murder	0.1370
Total Violent Crime	4.868 (D)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	15.92
Vehicle Theft	1.174
Burglary	7.550
Arson	0.1393
Total Property Crime	24.79 (D-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.2600
Drug Crimes	3.943
Vandalism	9.332
Identity Theft	0.0827
Animal Cruelty	0.0165
Total "Other" Rate	13.63 (D)

Individual Half Moon Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Armorel, AR	D	D-	D+
Dell, AR	D+	D-	C-
Gosnell, AR	D	D-	D
Woodland Corner, AR	D	D+	D
Dogwood, AR	F	F	F
Blytheville, AR	F	F	F
Roseland, AR	D-	C	D-
Yarbro, AR	F	F	F
Lowden, AR	D	D	D+
Buckeye, AR	C	B	C+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Half Moon 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
Zephyr, NC	D	D+	D+
Cambridge, KS	C	D+	D+
Campaign, TN	C-	C+	C+
Burnt Prairie, IL	A	B+	B+
Big Falls, MN	D-	D	D
Bethlehem Village, CT	A+	A+	A+
Berkley, KY	D+	A	A
Sheppard, AR	C-	D	D
Beecher Falls, VT	C	B-	B-
Silver City, SD	C	C	C

Considering only the crime rate, Half Moon 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 Half Moon, AR average SchoolGrade of D+, with 31% actual proficiency versus 26% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Half Moon schools on SchoolGrade

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