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

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	D
Property Crime Grade	D+
Other Crime Grade	D+

Which crimes are included?

$2.60 million

Cost of Crime™ for Pearcy, AR

In 2025, crime will cost $1,468 per household.

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

The D grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US city. Pearcy ranks in the 23rd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 23% of cities but less safe than 77%. This analysis applies only to Pearcy's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Pearcy is 35.94 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Pearcy Residents generally consider the northwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Pearcy varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 20 in the northeast neighborhoods to 1 in 38 in the northwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northeast parts of Pearcy, AR see the most incidents - about 45 per year. In contrast, the south part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 6 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Pearcy, AR

The total projected cost of crime in Pearcy for 2025 is $2,600,772. This translates to approximately $573 per resident and $1,468 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.8% of the median household income in Pearcy. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 55.2%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 32.6%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.2%

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

Pearcy, AR:	$573
Marianna, AR:	$2490
Centerton, AR:	$306
Arkansas:	$729
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Pearcy is $573 per year, which is $109 more than the national average and $156 less than Arkansas's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Pearcy:

In Marianna, AR, crime costs $2,490 per person, which is $1,917 more than in Pearcy.
In Centerton, AR, crime costs $306 per person, which is $267 less than in Pearcy

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Pearcy	Cost per Pearcy Resident
Murder	$649,118	$143
Rape/Sexual Assault	$319,235	$70
Robbery	$57,250	$13
Assault	$481,444	$106
Kidnapping	$61,647	$14
Vehicle Theft	$199,838	$44
Burglary	$134,237	$30
Theft	$286,739	$63
Arson	$18,718	$4
Vandalism	$210,926	$46
Animal Cruelty	$880	$0
Drug Crimes	$170,666	$38
Identity Theft	$10,074	$2
Total Cost of Crime	$2,600,772	$573

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Pearcy, 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 Pearcy totals $5,979,071 ($1,318 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $8,579,843 ($1,891 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 Pearcy 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 east part of the city has more 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 Pearcy’s 4,538 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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Pearcy 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 Pearcy residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	3.694
Robbery	0.4011
Rape	1.160
Murder	0.0761
Total Violent Crime	5.332 (D)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	12.20
Vehicle Theft	2.844
Burglary	3.261
Arson	0.1708
Total Property Crime	18.48 (D+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.2240
Drug Crimes	5.084
Vandalism	6.506
Identity Theft	0.2868
Animal Cruelty	0.0262
Total "Other" Rate	12.13 (D+)

Individual Pearcy Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Pettyview, AR	D-	F	D
Royal, AR	D	D+	D
Rockwell, AR	D	D-	D+
Piney, AR	D-	F	D
Lake Hamilton, AR	D+	D-	C-
Bonnerdale, AR	C	D	B-
Crystal Springs, AR	C-	D+	C
Lambert, AR	D-	F	D+
Hot Springs, AR	D-	F	D-
Mountain Pine, AR	D-	F	D+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Pearcy 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
Gaston, OR	D+	C+	C+
Georgetown, TN	C+	D+	D+
Georgetown, IL	B-	C	C
Genoa, OH	B+	B+	B+
Genoa City, WI	A	B+	B+
Geneva, IN	B	A-	A-
Geneva, FL	A+	A+	A+
Geneva, AL	D-	D	D
Gatlinburg, TN	F	F	F
Georgia, VT	A	A	A

Considering only the crime rate, Pearcy 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 Pearcy, AR average SchoolGrade of B, with 44% actual proficiency versus 39% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Pearcy schools on SchoolGrade

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