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

D+

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$303,403

Cost of Crime™ for Olvey, AR

In 2025, crime will cost $1,296 per household.

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

The D+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US city. Olvey ranks in the 28th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 28% of cities but less safe than 72%. This analysis applies only to Olvey's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Olvey is 33.00 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Olvey Residents generally consider the north part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Olvey varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 29 in the central neighborhoods to 1 in 37 in the north.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the south parts of Olvey, AR see the most incidents - about 4 per year. In contrast, the northeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 1 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Olvey, AR

The total projected cost of crime in Olvey for 2025 is $303,403. This translates to approximately $508 per resident and $1,296 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.7% of the median household income in Olvey. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 57.8%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 29.1%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.0%

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

Olvey, AR:	$508
Marianna, AR:	$2490
Centerton, AR:	$306
Arkansas:	$729
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Olvey is $508 per year, which is $44 more than the national average and $221 less than Arkansas's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Olvey:

In Marianna, AR, crime costs $2,490 per person, which is $1,982 more than in Olvey.
In Centerton, AR, crime costs $306 per person, which is $203 less than in Olvey

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Olvey	Cost per Olvey Resident
Murder	$72,683	$122
Rape/Sexual Assault	$42,899	$72
Robbery	$5,938	$10
Assault	$56,429	$95
Kidnapping	$5,594	$9
Vehicle Theft	$7,531	$13
Burglary	$20,618	$35
Theft	$26,215	$44
Arson	$1,817	$3
Vandalism	$44,269	$74
Animal Cruelty	$55	$0
Drug Crimes	$18,260	$31
Identity Theft	$1,095	$2
Total Cost of Crime	$303,403	$508

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Olvey, 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 Olvey totals $704,210 ($1,180 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,007,613 ($1,688 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 Olvey 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 Olvey’s 597 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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Olvey 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 Olvey residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	3.291
Robbery	0.3162
Rape	1.185
Murder	0.0648
Total Violent Crime	4.857 (D)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	8.479
Vehicle Theft	0.8146
Burglary	3.808
Arson	0.1260
Total Property Crime	13.23 (C)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1545
Drug Crimes	4.135
Vandalism	10.38
Identity Theft	0.2369
Animal Cruelty	0.0125
Total "Other" Rate	14.92 (D-)

Individual Olvey Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Everton, AR	D+	D	C
Bellefonte, AR	C	D	B
Western Grove, AR	D+	D-	C-
Burlington, AR	D+	D+	C-
Yardelle, AR	D+	D-	C-
Zinc, AR	C	D	B-
Pyatt, AR	D	D	D+
Bergman, AR	D+	D	D+
Harrison, AR	D-	D	D
Valley Springs, AR	D	D-	C

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Olvey 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
Lemannville, LA	F	F	F
Salsbury Cove, ME	A	A+	A+
Luxemburg, IA	A	B+	B+
Ludlow, IL	B	B	B
Lonoke, CA	A-	C	C
Lohman, MT	F	D-	D-
Lizemores, WV	A-	B	B
Little Orleans, MD	C+	C	C
Little Gap, PA	A	B+	B+
Lincolnville Center, ME	A	A+	A+

Considering only the crime rate, Olvey is safer than the Arkansas state average and as safe as the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Olvey, AR average SchoolGrade of B+, with 50% actual proficiency versus 43% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Olvey schools on SchoolGrade

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