72143, AR Theft Rates and Theft Maps

Crime Grade's theft map shows the safest places in 72143 in green. The most dangerous areas in 72143 are in red, with moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted by the type and severity of the crime.

Is 72143, AR Safe?

The C- grade means the rate of theft is slightly higher than the average US zip. 72143 is in the 35th percentile for safety, meaning 65% of zip codes are safer and 35% of zip codes are more dangerous. This analysis applies to 72143's proper boundaries only. See the table on nearby places below for nearby zip codes.

The rate of theft in 72143 is 12.58 per 1,000 residents during a standard year. People who live in 72143 generally consider the northwest part of the zip to be the safest.

Your chance of being a victim of theft in 72143 may be as high as 1 in 41 in the east neighborhoods, or as low as 1 in 119 in the northwest part of the zip. See the section on interpreting the theft map, however, because comparing rates for theft or any other crime is not as intuitive as it may seem.

By a simple count ignoring population, more crimes occur in the east parts of 72143, AR: about 77 per year. The southeast part of 72143 has fewer cases of theft with only 20 in a typical year.

Interpreting the Theft Maps

When looking at the theft map for 72143, remember that the rate of theft per resident may appear inflated when people visit the area during the day, but do not live there. For example, there are more retail establishments in the east part of the zip. Many crimes are committed in retail areas in blocks where few people live. Red areas on the theft rate map do not always indicate danger for 72143 residents who live there.

More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports, of which 72143 has 0, always look like high-crime locations due to the large number of people and the low population nearby. Parks and designated recreational areas, of which 72143 has 3, have the same problem. Of 72143’s 34,924 residents, few live near recreational areas. Because many people visit, crime rates may appear higher even for safe parks. Ultimately crime happens where people are, whether they live there or not. Before writing off an area as unsafe, look at both the crime rate and total crime maps, then consider nearby destinations that people may be visiting.

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72143 Crime Breakdown

The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All theft rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 72143 residents in a standard year.

Individual 72143 Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Zip Codes

Compared to surrounding zip codes, the rate of theft in 72143 is higher. The table below shows Crime Grades for zip codes close to 72143.

Nearby Zip	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade	Theft Crime Grade
72149, AR	C+	C+	C+	C+
72068, AR	B-	D	A-	A+
72082, AR	D-	D-	F	F
72052, AR	C+	D-	A+	A+
72081, AR	C	D	B	B+
72102, AR	B-	D	A	A+
72085, AR	C	B	C-	C-
72010, AR	C-	D+	C	C+
72136, AR	B	B+	B+	B+
72139, AR	D+	D+	C+	B-

Crime Maps and Rates for Zip with Similar Populations

72143 is lower versus other zip codes of the same size for theft. The table below compares crime in zip codes with comparable overall population in the zip‘s boundaries.

Similar Zip	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade	Theft Crime Grade
20105, VA	A+	A+	A+	A+
97222, OR	D-	C-	C-	D
97217, OR	F	D-	D-	F
96740, HI	D+	B-	B-	D-
96002, CA	C-	C	C	D
17011, PA	B	A	A	C
95901, CA	D+	D+	D+	D
95834, CA	C+	C	C	B
19115, PA	B+	A	A	B-
19116, PA	B+	A-	A-	B

Considering only the theft rate, 72143 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 72143, AR average SchoolGrade of C-, with 32% actual proficiency versus 34% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See 72143 schools on SchoolGrade

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