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

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	D
Property Crime Grade	B-
Other Crime Grade	C-

Which crimes are included?

$341,888

Cost of Crime™ for Zinc, AR

In 2025, crime will cost $1,172 per household.

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

The C grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US city. Zinc ranks in the 44th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 44% of cities but less safe than 56%. This analysis applies only to Zinc's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Zinc is 26.15 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Zinc Residents generally consider the east part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Zinc varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 22 in the north neighborhoods to 1 in 43 in the east.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northwest parts of Zinc, AR see the most incidents - about 4 per year. In contrast, the south part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 1 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Zinc, AR

The total projected cost of crime in Zinc for 2025 is $341,888. This translates to approximately $455 per resident and $1,172 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.1% of the median household income in Zinc. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 55.6%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 31.3%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.1%

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

Zinc, AR:	$455
Marianna, AR:	$2490
Centerton, AR:	$306
Arkansas:	$729
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Zinc is $455 per year, which is $9 less than the national average and $274 less than Arkansas's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Zinc:

In Marianna, AR, crime costs $2,490 per person, which is $2,035 more than in Zinc.
In Centerton, AR, crime costs $306 per person, which is $150 less than in Zinc

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Zinc	Cost per Zinc Resident
Murder	$92,785	$124
Rape/Sexual Assault	$55,378	$74
Robbery	$6,537	$9
Assault	$69,142	$92
Kidnapping	$6,712	$9
Vehicle Theft	$5,392	$7
Burglary	$16,592	$22
Theft	$32,050	$43
Arson	$3,154	$4
Vandalism	$27,910	$37
Animal Cruelty	$100	$0
Drug Crimes	$25,805	$34
Identity Theft	$331	$0
Total Cost of Crime	$341,888	$455

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Zinc, 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 Zinc totals $900,535 ($1,199 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,242,422 ($1,654 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 Zinc 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 Zinc’s 751 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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Zinc 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 Zinc residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	3.206
Robbery	0.2767
Rape	1.216
Murder	0.0657
Total Violent Crime	4.764 (D)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	8.240
Vehicle Theft	0.4636
Burglary	2.436
Arson	0.1739
Total Property Crime	11.31 (B-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1474
Drug Crimes	4.645
Vandalism	5.202
Identity Theft	0.0570
Animal Cruelty	0.0180
Total "Other" Rate	10.07 (C-)

Individual Zinc Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Pyatt, AR	D	D	D+
Bergman, AR	D+	D	D+
Monarch, AR	D	D	D
South Lead Hill, AR	F	D-	F
Olvey, AR	D+	D	C
Snow, AR	C+	D+	B+
Burlington, AR	D+	D+	C-
Lakeway, AR	C-	D	C
Bellefonte, AR	C	D	B
Everton, AR	D+	D	C

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Zinc is similar 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
Overbrook, AL	B	B	B
Prairie City, IL	B	C	C
Powellton, WV	B	B+	B+
Pool, WV	B+	B-	B-
Pinedale, AZ	D+	D-	D-
Pine Bluff, WI	B-	A-	A-
Phillipsburg, KY	A-	A-	A-
Philippi, TN	D	D-	D-
Petrolia, KS	D+	D+	D+
Peterson, IA	C	B	B

Considering only the crime rate, Zinc is safer than the Arkansas state average and safer than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Zinc, AR average SchoolGrade of B-, with 42% actual proficiency versus 37% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Zinc schools on SchoolGrade

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