The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Sulphur Rock, 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?

$612,660

Cost of Crime™ for Sulphur Rock, AR

In 2025, crime will cost $1,164 per household.

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

The D+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US city. Sulphur Rock ranks in the 30th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 30% of cities but less safe than 70%. This analysis applies only to Sulphur Rock's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Sulphur Rock is 32.08 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Sulphur Rock Residents generally consider the southeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Sulphur Rock varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 26 in the east neighborhoods to 1 in 38 in the southeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southwest parts of Sulphur Rock, AR see the most incidents - about 8 per year. In contrast, the north part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 1 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Sulphur Rock, AR

The total projected cost of crime in Sulphur Rock for 2025 is $612,660. This translates to approximately $485 per resident and $1,164 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.6% of the median household income in Sulphur Rock. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 58.8%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 28.0%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.1%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Sulphur Rock Compared to Other Cities?

Sulphur Rock, AR:	$485
Marianna, AR:	$2490
Centerton, AR:	$306
Arkansas:	$729
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Sulphur Rock is $485 per year, which is $21 more than the national average and $244 less than Arkansas's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Sulphur Rock:

In Marianna, AR, crime costs $2,490 per person, which is $2,005 more than in Sulphur Rock.
In Centerton, AR, crime costs $306 per person, which is $179 less than in Sulphur Rock

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Sulphur Rock	Cost per Sulphur Rock Resident
Murder	$109,333	$87
Rape/Sexual Assault	$101,071	$80
Robbery	$13,661	$11
Assault	$143,333	$113
Kidnapping	$15,843	$13
Vehicle Theft	$8,801	$7
Burglary	$37,330	$30
Theft	$68,181	$54
Arson	$5,995	$5
Vandalism	$56,026	$44
Animal Cruelty	$171	$0
Drug Crimes	$51,824	$41
Identity Theft	$1,092	$1
Total Cost of Crime	$612,660	$485

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Sulphur Rock, 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 Sulphur Rock totals $1,252,754 ($992 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,865,414 ($1,477 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 Sulphur Rock 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 Sulphur Rock’s 1,263 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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Sulphur Rock 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 Sulphur Rock residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	3.952
Robbery	0.3439
Rape	1.320
Murder	0.0461
Total Violent Crime	5.661 (D-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	10.42
Vehicle Theft	0.4500
Burglary	3.259
Arson	0.1966
Total Property Crime	14.33 (C)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.2069
Drug Crimes	5.547
Vandalism	6.209
Identity Theft	0.1117
Animal Cruelty	0.0183
Total "Other" Rate	12.09 (D+)

Individual Sulphur Rock Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Gainsboro, AR	D+	D-	C-
Magness, AR	C	D	B-
Charlotte, AR	D	D-	D+
Newark, AR	D	F	C
Moorefield, AR	C-	D	C
Salado, AR	F	F	D-
Walnut Grove, AR	D	D-	D+
Batesville, AR	D	D-	D+
Rosie, AR	C	D+	C-
Hickory Valley, AR	D	D	D

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Sulphur Rock 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
Derby Center, VT	B+	B	B
Viborg, SD	B	B+	B+
Velma, OK	D	D	D
Valona, GA	D+	D+	D+
Ester, AK	D	F	F
Erving, MA	B-	D	D
Erin, NY	A+	A	A
Edmeston, NY	B	A-	A-
Devola, OH	A-	B+	B+
Wallowa, OR	D	B-	B-

Considering only the crime rate, Sulphur Rock 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 Sulphur Rock, AR average SchoolGrade of C, with 35% actual proficiency versus 35% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Sulphur Rock schools on SchoolGrade

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