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Is Benton, Arkansas Safe?

Population 38,898 · Safer than 27% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Benton is a smaller community of 38,898 people with a C- safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 234.1 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,268 per 100K.

Benton Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricBentonArkansas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate252.2333.1363.8
Property Crime Rate2088.82019.01,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate161.0--268.2
Theft Rate1268.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate392.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

234.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

252/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2089/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Benton

Violent crime in Benton is below the national average. The rate of 252.2 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2088.8 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,268 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Benton Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault161
060% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery53
084% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary288
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,268
090% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft392
01.2x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Benton Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Benton
252.2
State
333.1
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Benton
2088.8
State
2019.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Benton Safety

Is Benton safe?
Not especially. Benton earns a C- with a crime rate of 234.1 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Benton?
234.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 252.2 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2088.8 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Benton safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Benton's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,268 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Benton?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Benton generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Benton police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Benton?
Crime rates have held steady in Benton, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C- grade.
How does Benton compare to other cities in Arkansas?
Below average for the state. Benton ranks behind about 66% of Arkansas cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Benton to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Benton?
Bad. A C- grade and 234.1 per-thousand rate put Benton below 73% of US cities. Violent crime at 252 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Benton?
252.2 per 100,000, which is 31% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (161), robbery (53), and murder (3.0) 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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