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

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	F
Property Crime Grade	F
Other Crime Grade	F

Which crimes are included?

$115,941

Cost of Crime™ for Pickens, AR

In 2025, crime will cost $2,859 per household.

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

The F grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US city. Pickens ranks in the 2nd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 2% of cities but less safe than 98%. This analysis applies only to Pickens's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Pickens is 75.16 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Pickens Residents generally consider the east part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Pickens varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 6 in the central neighborhoods to 1 in 26 in the east.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the south parts of Pickens, AR see the most incidents - about 2 per year. In contrast, the central part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Pickens, AR

The total projected cost of crime in Pickens for 2025 is $115,941. This translates to approximately $1,303 per resident and $2,859 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 6.8% of the median household income in Pickens. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 51.5%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 36.9%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.5%

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

Pickens, AR:	$1303
Marianna, AR:	$2490
Centerton, AR:	$306
Arkansas:	$729
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Pickens is $1,303 per year, which is $838 more than the national average and $574 more than Arkansas's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Pickens:

In Marianna, AR, crime costs $2,490 per person, which is $1,188 more than in Pickens.
In Centerton, AR, crime costs $306 per person, which is $997 less than in Pickens

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Pickens	Cost per Pickens Resident
Murder	$35,045	$394
Rape/Sexual Assault	$6,297	$71
Robbery	$1,773	$20
Assault	$31,937	$359
Kidnapping	$1,404	$16
Vehicle Theft	$6,141	$69
Burglary	$7,625	$86
Theft	$11,204	$126
Arson	$401	$5
Vandalism	$10,542	$118
Animal Cruelty	$30	$0
Drug Crimes	$3,418	$38
Identity Theft	$122	$1
Total Cost of Crime	$115,941	$1,303

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Pickens, 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 Pickens totals $270,926 ($3,044 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $386,867 ($4,347 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 Pickens 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 Pickens’s 89 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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Pickens 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 Pickens residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	12.49
Robbery	0.6333
Rape	1.167
Murder	0.2095
Total Violent Crime	14.50 (F)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	24.31
Vehicle Theft	4.456
Burglary	9.446
Arson	0.1867
Total Property Crime	38.40 (F)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.2603
Drug Crimes	5.191
Vandalism	16.58
Identity Theft	0.1771
Animal Cruelty	0.0458
Total "Other" Rate	22.25 (F)

Individual Pickens Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Dumas, AR	F	F	F
Mitchellville, AR	F	F	F
Winchester, AR	D	D	D+
Yukon, AR	C	D	B-
Reedville, AR	F	F	F
Back Gate, AR	D-	D-	D
Garrett Bridge, AR	D-	D-	D
Tillar, AR	D	D	D+
Reed, AR	D-	D-	D-
Gould, AR	F	F	D-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Pickens 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
Speed, MO	B-	B	B
Sidney, MO	C	D	D
Sonora, NY	A-	B	B
Sorrelle, TX	B	C+	C+
South Clewiston, FL	D	D	D
South Columbia, NY	A-	B+	B+
South Edwards, NY	A-	B-	B-
South Hoisington, KS	D	D+	D+
South Kenner, LA	C-	D+	D+
South Valley, NY	A+	A+	A+

Considering only the crime rate, Pickens is less safe 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 Pickens, AR average SchoolGrade of F, with 18% actual proficiency versus 19% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Pickens schools on SchoolGrade

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