The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Western Grove, 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?

$472,344

Cost of Crime™ for Western Grove, AR

In 2025, crime will cost $1,290 per household.

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

The D+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US city. Western Grove 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 Western Grove's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Western Grove is 32.75 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Western Grove Residents generally consider the southeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Western Grove varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 30 in the north neighborhoods to 1 in 34 in the southeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the north parts of Western Grove, AR see the most incidents - about 17 per year. In contrast, the southwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Western Grove, AR

The total projected cost of crime in Western Grove for 2025 is $472,344. This translates to approximately $504 per resident and $1,290 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 2.0% of the median household income in Western Grove. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 57.5%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 29.7%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.7%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Western Grove Compared to Other Cities?

Western Grove, AR:	$504
Marianna, AR:	$2490
Centerton, AR:	$306
Arkansas:	$729
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Western Grove is $504 per year, which is $40 more than the national average and $225 less than Arkansas's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Western Grove:

In Marianna, AR, crime costs $2,490 per person, which is $1,986 more than in Western Grove.
In Centerton, AR, crime costs $306 per person, which is $198 less than in Western Grove

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Western Grove	Cost per Western Grove Resident
Murder	$98,302	$105
Rape/Sexual Assault	$69,121	$74
Robbery	$13,700	$15
Assault	$105,264	$112
Kidnapping	$5,764	$6
Vehicle Theft	$12,537	$13
Burglary	$34,237	$37
Theft	$50,339	$54
Arson	$4,292	$5
Vandalism	$35,737	$38
Animal Cruelty	$111	$0
Drug Crimes	$42,680	$46
Identity Theft	$260	$0
Total Cost of Crime	$472,344	$504

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Western Grove, 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 Western Grove totals $1,016,708 ($1,085 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,489,052 ($1,589 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 Western Grove 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 north 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 Western Grove’s 937 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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Western Grove 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 Western Grove residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	3.912
Robbery	0.4648
Rape	1.217
Murder	0.0558
Total Violent Crime	5.649 (D-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	10.37
Vehicle Theft	0.8641
Burglary	4.029
Arson	0.1897
Total Property Crime	15.46 (C-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1015
Drug Crimes	6.158
Vandalism	5.339
Identity Theft	0.0358
Animal Cruelty	0.0161
Total "Other" Rate	11.65 (D+)

Individual Western Grove Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Yardelle, AR	D+	D-	C-
Everton, AR	D+	D	C
Pindall, AR	D+	D	C+
Olvey, AR	D+	D	C
Hasty, AR	D+	D-	C
Bellefonte, AR	C	D	B
Verona, AR	D-	D-	D
Valley Springs, AR	D	D-	C
Marble Falls, AR	C-	D+	B-
Pruitt, AR	F	F	F

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Western Grove 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
Springdale, MS	A-	A+	A+
Grubville, MO	C+	C	C
Gutches Grove, MN	A-	B+	B+
Hackneyville, AL	B-	A-	A-
Hamburg, WI	B	C	C
Hampton, PA	A+	A	A
Happy, TX	D+	D+	D+
Southwest, IN	A	B-	B-
Spokane, MO	B-	C	C
Groveoak, AL	C-	B-	B-

Considering only the crime rate, Western Grove 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 Western Grove, AR average SchoolGrade of B-, with 41% actual proficiency versus 37% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Western Grove schools on SchoolGrade

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