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

B-

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$659,150

Cost of Crime™ for Lafe, AR

In 2025, crime will cost $1,033 per household.

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

The B- grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US city. Lafe ranks in the 59th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 59% of cities but less safe than 41%. This analysis applies only to Lafe's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Lafe is 21.22 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Lafe Residents generally consider the east part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Lafe varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 39 in the southwest neighborhoods to 1 in 53 in the east.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southwest parts of Lafe, AR see the most incidents - about 9 per year. In contrast, the northwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 1 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Lafe, AR

The total projected cost of crime in Lafe for 2025 is $659,150. This translates to approximately $449 per resident and $1,033 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.4% of the median household income in Lafe. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 52.2%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 34.5%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.2%

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

Lafe, AR:	$449
Marianna, AR:	$2490
Centerton, AR:	$306
Arkansas:	$729
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Lafe is $449 per year, which is $15 less than the national average and $280 less than Arkansas's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Lafe:

In Marianna, AR, crime costs $2,490 per person, which is $2,041 more than in Lafe.
In Centerton, AR, crime costs $306 per person, which is $143 less than in Lafe

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Lafe	Cost per Lafe Resident
Murder	$217,780	$148
Rape/Sexual Assault	$106,251	$72
Robbery	$11,539	$8
Assault	$117,544	$80
Kidnapping	$17,852	$12
Vehicle Theft	$22,022	$15
Burglary	$39,220	$27
Theft	$35,008	$24
Arson	$6,371	$4
Vandalism	$41,918	$29
Animal Cruelty	$177	$0
Drug Crimes	$43,093	$29
Identity Theft	$376	$0
Total Cost of Crime	$659,150	$449

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Lafe, 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 Lafe totals $1,985,870 ($1,353 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $2,645,021 ($1,802 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 Lafe 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 Lafe’s 1,468 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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Lafe 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 Lafe residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	2.788
Robbery	0.2499
Rape	1.194
Murder	0.0789
Total Violent Crime	4.311 (D+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	4.605
Vehicle Theft	0.9688
Burglary	2.946
Arson	0.1797
Total Property Crime	8.699 (B+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.2006
Drug Crimes	3.968
Vandalism	3.997
Identity Theft	0.0331
Animal Cruelty	0.0163
Total "Other" Rate	8.215 (C+)

Individual Lafe Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Stonewall, AR	C-	C-	C+
Oak Grove Heights, AR	B	C-	A-
Marmaduke, AR	C-	D-	C
Halliday, AR	D+	D+	C-
Evening Star, AR	C-	C-	B-
Paragould, AR	D+	D	C-
Beech Grove, AR	B-	D	A
Stanford, AR	B-	D	A
Peach Orchard, AR	D	D-	C-
Brighton, AR	F	D-	F

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Lafe 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
Hartman, AR	C+	C-	C-
Kewanna, IN	C	C	C
Jeffersonville, OH	D-	C+	C+
Jacobsburg, OH	B	C	C
Inglewood, NE	C	C+	C+
Holland, TX	C	C+	C+
Hermitage, MO	D-	F	F
Henderson, MI	A	A	A
Helena, OK	C+	C	C
Meltonville, MS	A+	A	A

Considering only the crime rate, Lafe 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 Lafe, AR average SchoolGrade of C-, with 33% actual proficiency versus 34% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Lafe schools on SchoolGrade

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