The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Whelen Springs, 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?

$79,439

Cost of Crime™ for Whelen Springs, AR

In 2025, crime will cost $1,536 per household.

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

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

The crime rate in Whelen Springs is 31.85 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Whelen Springs Residents generally consider the west part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Whelen Springs varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 29 in the east neighborhoods to 1 in 40 in the west.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the east parts of Whelen Springs, AR see the most incidents - about 1 per year. In contrast, the southwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Whelen Springs, AR

The total projected cost of crime in Whelen Springs for 2025 is $79,439. This translates to approximately $729 per resident and $1,536 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 2.1% of the median household income in Whelen Springs. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 48.3%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 39.4%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.2%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Whelen Springs Compared to Other Cities?

Whelen Springs, AR:	$729
Marianna, AR:	$2490
Centerton, AR:	$306
Arkansas:	$729
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Whelen Springs is $729 per year, which is $265 more than the national average and the same as Arkansas's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Whelen Springs:

In Marianna, AR, crime costs $2,490 per person, which is $1,762 more than in Whelen Springs.
In Centerton, AR, crime costs $306 per person, which is $423 less than in Whelen Springs

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Whelen Springs	Cost per Whelen Springs Resident
Murder	$32,060	$294
Rape/Sexual Assault	$8,749	$80
Robbery	$1,129	$10
Assault	$13,137	$121
Kidnapping	$752	$7
Vehicle Theft	$6,631	$61
Burglary	$3,624	$33
Theft	$3,593	$33
Arson	$557	$5
Vandalism	$3,306	$30
Animal Cruelty	$29	$0
Drug Crimes	$5,850	$54
Identity Theft	$21	$0
Total Cost of Crime	$79,439	$729

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Whelen Springs, 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 Whelen Springs totals $257,801 ($2,365 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $337,240 ($3,094 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 Whelen Springs 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 Whelen Springs’s 109 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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Whelen Springs 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 Whelen Springs residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	4.197
Robbery	0.3292
Rape	1.324
Murder	0.1565
Total Violent Crime	6.006 (D-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	6.364
Vehicle Theft	3.929
Burglary	3.666
Arson	0.2117
Total Property Crime	14.17 (C)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1138
Drug Crimes	7.256
Vandalism	4.246
Identity Theft	0.0255
Animal Cruelty	0.0364
Total "Other" Rate	11.68 (D+)

Individual Whelen Springs Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Sycamore, AR	D+	F	C
Reader, AR	D-	F	D+
Red Springs, AR	D-	D	D
Sayre, AR	D-	F	D
Gurdon, AR	D	D-	D
Bluff City, AR	D-	F	D+
Redland, AR	D-	F	D
Smithton, AR	C-	D-	C+
Curtis, AR	D-	D	D-
Boughton, AR	D	D-	D

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Whelen Springs 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
Guion, AR	D	F	F
Grace City, ND	D	B-	B-
Grand Ronde Agency, OR	D+	D	D
Granite, CO	F	F	F
Grant, MT	D	D-	D-
Grantsboro, TN	D+	D+	D+
Grassmere Park, PA	B+	B-	B-
Greeley, NE	D	C+	C+
Green Corners, NY	B	C	C
Gordon, KY	D-	D	D

Considering only the crime rate, Whelen Springs 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 Whelen Springs, AR average SchoolGrade of F, with 19% actual proficiency versus 24% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Whelen Springs schools on SchoolGrade

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