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

C-

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$136,071

Cost of Crime™ for Provo, AR

In 2025, crime will cost $1,531 per household.

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

The C- grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US city. Provo ranks in the 31st percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 31% of cities but less safe than 69%. This analysis applies only to Provo's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Provo is 31.36 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Provo Residents generally consider the northeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Provo varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 29 in the west neighborhoods to 1 in 38 in the northeast.

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

The Cost of Crime™ in Provo, AR

The total projected cost of crime in Provo for 2025 is $136,071. This translates to approximately $589 per resident and $1,531 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 2.0% of the median household income in Provo. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 53.6%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 33.5%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.8%

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

Provo, AR:	$589
Marianna, AR:	$2490
Centerton, AR:	$306
Arkansas:	$729
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Provo is $589 per year, which is $125 more than the national average and $140 less than Arkansas's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Provo:

In Marianna, AR, crime costs $2,490 per person, which is $1,901 more than in Provo.
In Centerton, AR, crime costs $306 per person, which is $283 less than in Provo

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Provo	Cost per Provo Resident
Murder	$39,820	$172
Rape/Sexual Assault	$17,579	$76
Robbery	$2,804	$12
Assault	$32,716	$142
Kidnapping	$3,213	$14
Vehicle Theft	$2,834	$12
Burglary	$5,179	$22
Theft	$10,790	$47
Arson	$877	$4
Vandalism	$8,491	$37
Animal Cruelty	$37	$0
Drug Crimes	$11,490	$50
Identity Theft	$241	$1
Total Cost of Crime	$136,071	$589

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Provo, 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 Provo totals $357,521 ($1,548 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $493,592 ($2,137 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 Provo 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 Provo’s 231 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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Provo 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 Provo residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	4.931
Robbery	0.3859
Rape	1.255
Murder	0.0917
Total Violent Crime	6.664 (D-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	9.019
Vehicle Theft	0.7923
Burglary	2.472
Arson	0.1572
Total Property Crime	12.44 (C+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.2294
Drug Crimes	6.725
Vandalism	5.145
Identity Theft	0.1346
Animal Cruelty	0.0215
Total "Other" Rate	12.26 (D)

Individual Provo Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Lebanon, AR	D+	D-	C
Dierks, AR	D-	F	D
Lockesburg, AR	D	D-	C-
Red Wing, AR	D+	D-	C-
Center Point, AR	C	D-	B+
Milford, AR	D	D	D
Geneva, AR	D+	D-	C-
Burg, AR	C	D-	A
Stringtown, AR	F	F	F
Walnut Springs, AR	F	F	F

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Provo is lower 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
Williams, TX	F	D	D
Bickleton, WA	D-	C+	C+
Bisbee, ND	F	D+	D+
Bishop, WV	C+	A-	A-
Bison, KS	D	D	D
Bixby, MO	C	D+	D+
Blackford, KY	C	B+	B+
Blacksville, WV	B	C+	C+
Blake, KY	D	C-	C-
Blaze, KY	B	A-	A-

Considering only the crime rate, Provo 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 Provo, AR average SchoolGrade of C-, with 34% actual proficiency versus 31% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Provo schools on SchoolGrade

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