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Is Bentonville, Arkansas Safe?

Population 63,057 · Safer than 14% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Crime in Bentonville runs high. The city's D- grade puts it below 86% of US cities, with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,965 per 100K.

Bentonville Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricBentonvilleArkansas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate394.1333.1363.8
Property Crime Rate2361.62019.01,832.3
Murder Rate7.0--5.7
Assault Rate325.0--268.2
Theft Rate1965.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate293.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD-

275.6 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

394/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2362/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Bentonville

Violent crime in Bentonville is close to the national average. The rate of 394.1 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2361.6 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,965 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Assault is notable at 325 per 100K, above the national 268.2.

Bentonville Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder7
01.2x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault325
01.2x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery47
074% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary333
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,965
01.4x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft293
092% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Bentonville Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Bentonville
394.1
State
333.1
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Bentonville
2361.6
State
2019.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Bentonville Safety

Is Bentonville safe?
Not especially. Bentonville earns a D- with a crime rate of 275.6 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs close to the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Bentonville?
275.6 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 394.1 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2361.6 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Bentonville safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Bentonville's D- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,965 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Bentonville?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Bentonville generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Bentonville police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Bentonville?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Bentonville's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D- grade overall.
How does Bentonville compare to other cities in Arkansas?
Below average for the state. Bentonville ranks behind about 92% of Arkansas cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Bentonville to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Bentonville?
Bad. A D- grade and 275.6 per-thousand rate put Bentonville below 86% of US cities. Violent crime at 394 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Bentonville?
394.1 per 100,000, which is 8% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (325), robbery (47), and murder (7.0) per 100,000.

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