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

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	F
Property Crime Grade	D+
Other Crime Grade	D-

Which crimes are included?

$421,283

Cost of Crime™ for Locust Grove, AR

In 2025, crime will cost $1,843 per household.

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

The D grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US city. Locust Grove 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 Locust Grove's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Locust Grove is 41.46 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Locust Grove Residents generally consider the northwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Locust Grove varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 15 in the southwest neighborhoods to 1 in 35 in the northwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southwest parts of Locust Grove, AR see the most incidents - about 7 per year. In contrast, the west part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 1 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Locust Grove, AR

The total projected cost of crime in Locust Grove for 2025 is $421,283. This translates to approximately $653 per resident and $1,843 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 2.6% of the median household income in Locust Grove. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 57.2%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 30.0%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.8%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Locust Grove Compared to Other Cities?

Locust Grove, AR:	$653
Marianna, AR:	$2490
Centerton, AR:	$306
Arkansas:	$729
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Locust Grove is $653 per year, which is $189 more than the national average and $76 less than Arkansas's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Locust Grove:

In Marianna, AR, crime costs $2,490 per person, which is $1,837 more than in Locust Grove.
In Centerton, AR, crime costs $306 per person, which is $347 less than in Locust Grove

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Locust Grove	Cost per Locust Grove Resident
Murder	$87,568	$136
Rape/Sexual Assault	$57,503	$89
Robbery	$7,871	$12
Assault	$107,444	$167
Kidnapping	$9,018	$14
Vehicle Theft	$6,617	$10
Burglary	$27,131	$42
Theft	$40,931	$63
Arson	$3,293	$5
Vandalism	$35,540	$55
Animal Cruelty	$148	$0
Drug Crimes	$35,673	$55
Identity Theft	$2,546	$4
Total Cost of Crime	$421,283	$653

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Locust Grove, 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 Locust Grove totals $886,889 ($1,375 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,308,173 ($2,028 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 Locust Grove 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 Locust Grove’s 645 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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Locust Grove 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 Locust Grove residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	5.800
Robbery	0.3879
Rape	1.470
Murder	0.0722
Total Violent Crime	7.731 (F)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	12.25
Vehicle Theft	0.6625
Burglary	4.638
Arson	0.2114
Total Property Crime	17.76 (D+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.2306
Drug Crimes	7.477
Vandalism	7.713
Identity Theft	0.5101
Animal Cruelty	0.0310
Total "Other" Rate	15.96 (D-)

Individual Locust Grove Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Harmontown, AR	D+	D-	D+
Desha, AR	B	D+	A+
Concord, AR	F	D-	D-
Melrose, AR	C	D+	B-
McHue, AR	D	D-	C-
Limedale, AR	D-	D	D-
Marcella, AR	C-	D+	C+
Batesville, AR	D	D-	D+
Salado, AR	F	F	D-
Cushman, AR	F	D+	F

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Locust Grove 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
Craigfield, TN	C-	C	C
Waterville, WI	A	A	A
Waterford, IN	B-	B-	B-
Warren Air Force Base, WY	B+	A+	A+
Wallsburg, UT	B-	B-	B-
Wall, SD	D-	D+	D+
Walden, CO	F	D-	D-
Doncaster, MD	C+	C-	C-
Detroit Beach, MI	A+	B	B
Denmark, ME	A	B+	B+

Considering only the crime rate, Locust Grove 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 Locust Grove, AR average SchoolGrade of C-, with 34% actual proficiency versus 35% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Locust Grove schools on SchoolGrade

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