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

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	F
Property Crime Grade	F
Other Crime Grade	D-

Which crimes are included?

$363,044

Cost of Crime™ for Widener, AR

In 2025, crime will cost $3,287 per household.

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

The F grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US city. Widener ranks in the 2nd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 2% of cities but less safe than 98%. This analysis applies only to Widener's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Widener is 77.08 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Widener Residents generally consider the north part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Widener varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 9 in the southwest neighborhoods to 1 in 15 in the north.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of Widener, AR see the most incidents - about 7 per year. In contrast, the northwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Widener, AR

The total projected cost of crime in Widener for 2025 is $363,044. This translates to approximately $1,261 per resident and $3,287 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 5.2% of the median household income in Widener. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 51.5%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 37.3%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.1%

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

Widener, AR:	$1261
Marianna, AR:	$2490
Centerton, AR:	$306
Arkansas:	$729
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Widener is $1,261 per year, which is $796 more than the national average and $532 more than Arkansas's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Widener:

In Marianna, AR, crime costs $2,490 per person, which is $1,230 more than in Widener.
In Centerton, AR, crime costs $306 per person, which is $955 less than in Widener

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Widener	Cost per Widener Resident
Murder	$139,047	$483
Rape/Sexual Assault	$25,861	$90
Robbery	$5,775	$20
Assault	$51,591	$179
Kidnapping	$4,681	$16
Vehicle Theft	$23,244	$81
Burglary	$20,339	$71
Theft	$59,886	$208
Arson	$1,582	$5
Vandalism	$15,681	$54
Animal Cruelty	$61	$0
Drug Crimes	$15,038	$52
Identity Theft	$257	$1
Total Cost of Crime	$363,044	$1,261

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Widener, 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 Widener totals $1,059,233 ($3,678 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,422,277 ($4,938 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 Widener 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 Widener’s 288 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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Widener 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 Widener residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	6.238
Robbery	0.6374
Rape	1.481
Murder	0.2569
Total Violent Crime	8.613 (F)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	40.15
Vehicle Theft	5.212
Burglary	7.786
Arson	0.2275
Total Property Crime	53.38 (F)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.2681
Drug Crimes	7.059
Vandalism	7.621
Identity Theft	0.1153
Animal Cruelty	0.0288
Total "Other" Rate	15.09 (D-)

Individual Widener Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Madison, AR	F	F	F
Hicks Station, AR	F	F	F
Forrest City, AR	F	F	F
Newcastle, AR	D	C-	D
Caldwell, AR	D-	D-	D-
Meadow Cliff, AR	D+	C-	D+
Haynes, AR	F	F	F
Gladden, AR	F	F	F
Colt, AR	D+	D	C
Shannondale, AR	F	F	F

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Widener 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
Coleman Falls, VA	A-	A+	A+
Wayside, MS	A	A+	A+
Waverly, WA	D+	C+	C+
Waverly Mills, SC	D+	D	D
Waters Bluff, TX	C	D+	D+
Waterford, MN	B	B	B
Warriormine, WV	D+	D	D
Ward Ridge, FL	B-	D	D
Wapping, MA	A+	A-	A-
Wanderoos, WI	A	A-	A-

Considering only the crime rate, Widener 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 Widener, AR average SchoolGrade of F, with 16% actual proficiency versus 18% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Widener schools on SchoolGrade

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