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

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$241,812

Cost of Crime™ for Whitaker, AR

In 2025, crime will cost $1,706 per household.

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

The F grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US city. Whitaker ranks in the 4th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 4% of cities but less safe than 96%. This analysis applies only to Whitaker's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Whitaker is 65.73 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Whitaker Residents generally consider the northeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Whitaker varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 15 in the northwest neighborhoods to 1 in 25 in the northeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the west parts of Whitaker, AR see the most incidents - about 20 per year. In contrast, the southeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Whitaker, AR

The total projected cost of crime in Whitaker for 2025 is $241,812. This translates to approximately $605 per resident and $1,706 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 2.7% of the median household income in Whitaker. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 67.4%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 21.8%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 10.7%

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

Whitaker, AR:	$605
Marianna, AR:	$2490
Centerton, AR:	$306
Arkansas:	$729
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Whitaker is $605 per year, which is $140 more than the national average and $124 less than Arkansas's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Whitaker:

In Marianna, AR, crime costs $2,490 per person, which is $1,886 more than in Whitaker.
In Centerton, AR, crime costs $306 per person, which is $299 less than in Whitaker

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Whitaker	Cost per Whitaker Resident
Murder	$39,448	$99
Rape/Sexual Assault	$31,890	$80
Robbery	$3,770	$9
Assault	$13,376	$33
Kidnapping	$4,964	$12
Vehicle Theft	$4,241	$11
Burglary	$8,518	$21
Theft	$96,391	$241
Arson	$1,512	$4
Vandalism	$19,683	$49
Animal Cruelty	$75	$0
Drug Crimes	$17,887	$45
Identity Theft	$57	$0
Total Cost of Crime	$241,812	$605

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Whitaker, 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 Whitaker totals $419,515 ($1,049 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $661,326 ($1,653 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 Whitaker 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 Whitaker’s 400 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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Whitaker 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 Whitaker residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.164
Robbery	0.2996
Rape	1.315
Murder	0.0525
Total Violent Crime	2.831 (C+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	46.53
Vehicle Theft	0.6846
Burglary	2.348
Arson	0.1565
Total Property Crime	49.72 (F)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.2047
Drug Crimes	6.045
Vandalism	6.888
Identity Theft	0.0184
Animal Cruelty	0.0254
Total "Other" Rate	13.18 (D)

Individual Whitaker Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Harrisburg, AR	D-	D	D-
Weona Junction, AR	B-	D+	A
Promised Land, AR	D-	F	D
Old Weona, AR	D	D+	D
Shady Grove, AR	F	D	F
Maple Grove, AR	D-	D-	D
Payneway, AR	D	D+	D
Stacy, AR	D	D	D
Monterey, AR	F	F	D
Trumann, AR	D-	D-	D

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Whitaker 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
Forest Grove, FL	A+	A+	A+
Stone Arabia, NY	B	A-	A-
St. Charles, SC	F	F	F
St. Benedict, KS	B-	C	C
St. Ann, MS	B	A	A
Springhill, MO	D-	D	D
Spring Prairie, WI	B-	B-	B-
Spring Creek, SD	F	F	F
Gay Hill, TX	C-	D	D
Sturges, MO	D-	C-	C-

Considering only the crime rate, Whitaker 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 Whitaker, AR average SchoolGrade of C-, with 33% actual proficiency versus 31% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Whitaker schools on SchoolGrade

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