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Is Bryant, Arkansas Safe?

Population 22,815 · Safer than 29% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 22,815, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Bryant 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 1,294 per 100K.

Bryant Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricBryantArkansas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate279.7333.1363.8
Property Crime Rate2025.02019.01,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate205.0--268.2
Theft Rate1294.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate248.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

230.5 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

280/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

2025/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Bryant

Violent crime in Bryant is below the national average. The rate of 279.7 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2025.0 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,294 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Bryant Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault205
076% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery58
092% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary384
01.4x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,294
092% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft248
078% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Bryant Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Bryant
279.7
State
333.1
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Bryant
2025.0
State
2019.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Bryant Safety

Is Bryant safe?
Not especially. Bryant earns a C- with a crime rate of 230.5 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Bryant?
230.5 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 279.7 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2025.0 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Bryant safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Bryant's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,294 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Bryant?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Bryant generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Bryant police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Bryant?
No. Crime in Bryant has been trending down, which is good news for the C--rated city.
How does Bryant compare to other cities in Arkansas?
Below average for the state. Bryant ranks behind about 80% of Arkansas cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Bryant 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 Bryant?
Bad. A C- grade and 230.5 per-thousand rate put Bryant below 71% of US cities. Violent crime at 280 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Bryant?
279.7 per 100,000, which is 23% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (205), robbery (58), 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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