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Is Blytheville, Arkansas Safe?

Population 12,227 · Safer than 37% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 12,227, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Blytheville earns a C with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,200 per 100K.

Blytheville Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricBlythevilleArkansas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate355.6333.1363.8
Property Crime Rate1753.72019.01,832.3
Murder Rate7.0--5.7
Assault Rate290.0--268.2
Theft Rate1200.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate359.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

210.9 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

356/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1754/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Blytheville

Violent crime in Blytheville is close to the national average. The rate of 355.6 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1753.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,200 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Blytheville Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder7
01.2x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault290
01.1x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery45
071% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary199
074% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,200
086% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft359
01.1x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Blytheville Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Blytheville
355.6
State
333.1
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Blytheville
1753.7
State
2019.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Blytheville Safety

Is Blytheville safe?
Not especially. Blytheville earns a C with a crime rate of 210.9 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 Blytheville?
210.9 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 355.6 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1753.7 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Blytheville safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Blytheville 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 Blytheville?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Blytheville generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Blytheville police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Blytheville?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Blytheville's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does Blytheville compare to other cities in Arkansas?
Below average for the state. Blytheville ranks behind about 62% of Arkansas cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Blytheville to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Blytheville?
Mixed. Violent crime is close to 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 37th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Blytheville?
355.6 per 100,000, which is 2% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (290), robbery (45), and murder (7.0) per 100,000.

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