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

D+

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$509,151

Cost of Crime™ for Wickes, AR

In 2025, crime will cost $1,515 per household.

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

The D+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US city. Wickes ranks in the 29th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 29% of cities but less safe than 71%. This analysis applies only to Wickes's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Wickes is 32.21 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Wickes Residents generally consider the south part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Wickes varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 29 in the southwest neighborhoods to 1 in 31 in the south.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the east parts of Wickes, AR see the most incidents - about 10 per year. In contrast, the west part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Wickes, AR

The total projected cost of crime in Wickes for 2025 is $509,151. This translates to approximately $478 per resident and $1,515 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 2.3% of the median household income in Wickes. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 61.5%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 24.5%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 14.0%

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

Wickes, AR:	$478
Marianna, AR:	$2490
Centerton, AR:	$306
Arkansas:	$729
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Wickes is $478 per year, which is $13 more than the national average and $251 less than Arkansas's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Wickes:

In Marianna, AR, crime costs $2,490 per person, which is $2,013 more than in Wickes.
In Centerton, AR, crime costs $306 per person, which is $172 less than in Wickes

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Wickes	Cost per Wickes Resident
Murder	$109,984	$103
Rape/Sexual Assault	$99,230	$93
Robbery	$11,526	$11
Assault	$45,582	$43
Kidnapping	$4,464	$4
Vehicle Theft	$18,489	$17
Burglary	$40,988	$38
Theft	$14,736	$14
Arson	$4,966	$5
Vandalism	$68,953	$65
Animal Cruelty	$405	$0
Drug Crimes	$89,720	$84
Identity Theft	$109	$0
Total Cost of Crime	$509,151	$478

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Wickes, 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 Wickes totals $1,221,966 ($1,146 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,731,117 ($1,624 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 Wickes 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 central 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 Wickes’s 1,066 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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Wickes 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 Wickes residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.489
Robbery	0.3437
Rape	1.535
Murder	0.0549
Total Violent Crime	3.423 (C)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	2.669
Vehicle Theft	1.120
Burglary	4.239
Arson	0.1929
Total Property Crime	8.221 (B+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0691
Drug Crimes	11.38
Vandalism	9.054
Identity Theft	0.0132
Animal Cruelty	0.0514
Total "Other" Rate	20.57 (F)

Individual Wickes Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Vandervoort, AR	D	D-	C+
Grannis, AR	D	D-	D+
Cove, AR	D	F	C+
Plunketville, OK	C	C	B-
Hatfield, AR	D-	F	C-
Watson, OK	C-	C	C-
Umpire, AR	C	D-	A
Smithville, OK	D+	C+	D
Sherwood, OK	C+	C+	A-
Newhope, AR	C-	D-	B

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Wickes 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
Ettrick, WI	A-	C	C
Shartlesville, PA	A-	A+	A+
Hartsgrove, OH	A	B-	B-
Harrisville, NY	A	C+	C+
Harnell Park, MN	D+	B-	B-
Griggsville, IL	B+	B-	B-
Good Hope, OH	B-	B+	B+
Finchville, KY	A+	A+	A+
Falls City, OR	C+	C	C
Sidney Center, NY	B+	C+	C+

Considering only the crime rate, Wickes 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 Wickes, AR average SchoolGrade of C+, with 40% actual proficiency versus 34% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Wickes schools on SchoolGrade

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