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

D+

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$129,206

Cost of Crime™ for Meadow Cliff, AR

In 2025, crime will cost $1,160 per household.

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

The D+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US city. Meadow Cliff ranks in the 24th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 24% of cities but less safe than 76%. This analysis applies only to Meadow Cliff's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Meadow Cliff is 35.48 per 1,000 residents in the typical year.

The Cost of Crime™ in Meadow Cliff, AR

The total projected cost of crime in Meadow Cliff for 2025 is $129,206. This translates to approximately $489 per resident and $1,160 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.8% of the median household income in Meadow Cliff. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 59.7%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 27.5%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.7%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Meadow Cliff Compared to Other Cities?

Meadow Cliff, AR:	$489
Marianna, AR:	$2490
Centerton, AR:	$306
Arkansas:	$729
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Meadow Cliff is $489 per year, which is $25 more than the national average and $239 less than Arkansas's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Meadow Cliff:

In Marianna, AR, crime costs $2,490 per person, which is $2,001 more than in Meadow Cliff.
In Centerton, AR, crime costs $306 per person, which is $184 less than in Meadow Cliff

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Meadow Cliff	Cost per Meadow Cliff Resident
Murder	$23,827	$90
Rape/Sexual Assault	$21,949	$83
Robbery	$2,381	$9
Assault	$14,205	$54
Kidnapping	$3,070	$12
Vehicle Theft	$12,393	$47
Burglary	$7,670	$29
Theft	$14,970	$57
Arson	$1,199	$5
Vandalism	$13,174	$50
Animal Cruelty	$71	$0
Drug Crimes	$14,176	$54
Identity Theft	$122	$0
Total Cost of Crime	$129,206	$489

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Meadow Cliff, 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 Meadow Cliff totals $267,931 ($1,015 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $397,137 ($1,504 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 Meadow Cliff 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 Meadow Cliff’s 264 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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Meadow Cliff 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 Meadow Cliff residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.874
Robbery	0.2868
Rape	1.371
Murder	0.0480
Total Violent Crime	3.580 (C-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	10.95
Vehicle Theft	3.032
Burglary	3.203
Arson	0.1881
Total Property Crime	17.37 (D+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1918
Drug Crimes	7.259
Vandalism	6.985
Identity Theft	0.0595
Animal Cruelty	0.0361
Total "Other" Rate	14.53 (D-)

Individual Meadow Cliff Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Colt, AR	D+	D	C
Caldwell, AR	D-	D-	D-
Newcastle, AR	D	C-	D
Wynne, AR	D+	D-	D+
Wittsburg, AR	C	D	B-
Forrest City, AR	F	F	F
Madison, AR	F	F	F
Widener, AR	F	F	F
Twist, AR	C	C-	B
Hicks Station, AR	F	F	F

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Meadow Cliff 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
Powell, SD	C-	B-	B-
Pumpkin Center, MO	B+	A+	A+
Provo, AR	C-	D-	D-
Prosper, MI	A-	C-	C-
Proctor, MT	C-	D-	D-
Pringle, GA	B+	A-	A-
Primrose, NE	D+	B-	B-
Prenter, WV	C+	C+	C+
Powhattan, KS	C	A	A
Purvis, NC	F	D-	D-

Considering only the crime rate, Meadow Cliff is safer than 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 Meadow Cliff, AR average SchoolGrade of F, with 7% actual proficiency versus 11% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Meadow Cliff schools on SchoolGrade

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