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Is Batesville, Arkansas Safe?

Population 11,860 · Safer than 41% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 11,860, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Batesville earns a C+ with violent crime below the national average. The trend has been positive. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,464 per 100K.

Batesville Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricBatesvilleArkansas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate275.8333.1363.8
Property Crime Rate1736.62019.01,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate186.0--268.2
Theft Rate1464.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate187.0--318.3

All rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report + Census Bureau population estimates.

Overall SafetyC+

201.2 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

276/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1737/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Batesville

Violent crime in Batesville is below the national average. The rate of 275.8 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1736.6 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,464 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Batesville Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault186
069% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery68
01.1x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary199
074% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,464
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft187
059% of avgAvg: 318.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. Vertical marker = national average.

How Batesville Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Batesville
275.8
State
333.1
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Batesville
1736.6
State
2019.0
National
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. National averages from 2023 FBI UCR data.

Frequently Asked Questions About Batesville Safety

Is Batesville safe?
It depends on where in Batesville you are. The city gets a C+ overall, with violent crime below the national average and property crime close to the national average. Some areas are safer than others.
What is the crime rate in Batesville?
201.2 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 275.8 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1736.6 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Batesville safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Batesville has a C+ grade, so it's not the safest destination, but tourist areas generally see less violent crime than the citywide average suggests.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Batesville?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Batesville generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Batesville police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Batesville?
No. Crime in Batesville has been trending down, which is good news for the C+-rated city.
How does Batesville compare to other cities in Arkansas?
Middle of the pack for Arkansas. Batesville isn't the safest option in the state, but it's not the most concerning either, ranking around the 50th percentile among Arkansas cities.
How safe is Batesville to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Batesville?
Mixed. Violent crime is below the national average, and property crime is close to the national average. It's not great, but it's not the worst either, landing at the 41th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Batesville?
275.8 per 100,000, which is 24% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (186), robbery (68), and murder (3.0) per 100,000.

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