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Is Bella Vista, Arkansas Safe?

Population 34,518 · Safer than 20% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

With a violent crime rate above the national average, Bella Vista faces real safety challenges. It earns a D+ grade and ranks below 80% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,727 per 100K.

Bella Vista Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricBella VistaArkansas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate421.1333.1363.8
Property Crime Rate2120.62019.01,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate271.0--268.2
Theft Rate1727.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate434.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

254.2 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD

421/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2121/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Bella Vista

Violent crime in Bella Vista is above the national average. The rate of 421.1 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2120.6 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,727 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Bella Vista Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault271
01.0x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery72
01.1x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary249
092% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,727
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft434
01.4x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Bella Vista Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Bella Vista
421.1
State
333.1
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Bella Vista
2120.6
State
2019.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Bella Vista Safety

Is Bella Vista safe?
Not especially. Bella Vista earns a D+ with a crime rate of 254.2 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs above the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Bella Vista?
254.2 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 421.1 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2120.6 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Bella Vista safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Bella Vista's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,727 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Bella Vista?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Bella Vista generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Bella Vista police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Bella Vista?
No. Crime in Bella Vista has been trending down, which is good news for the D+-rated city.
How does Bella Vista compare to other cities in Arkansas?
Below average for the state. Bella Vista ranks behind about 76% of Arkansas cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Bella Vista to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is above the national average. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Bella Vista?
Bad. A D+ grade and 254.2 per-thousand rate put Bella Vista below 80% of US cities. Violent crime at 421 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Bella Vista?
421.1 per 100,000, which is 16% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (271), robbery (72), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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