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Is Cabot, Arkansas Safe?

Population 27,711 · Safer than 35% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Cabot is a smaller community of 27,711 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 213.6 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,163 per 100K.

Cabot Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricCabotArkansas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate318.7333.1363.8
Property Crime Rate1816.92019.01,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate197.0--268.2
Theft Rate1163.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate230.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

213.6 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

319/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1817/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Cabot

Violent crime in Cabot is close to the national average. The rate of 318.7 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1816.9 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,163 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Cabot Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault197
073% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery68
01.1x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary354
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,163
083% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft230
072% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Cabot Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Cabot
318.7
State
333.1
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Cabot
1816.9
State
2019.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Cabot Safety

Is Cabot safe?
Not especially. Cabot earns a C with a crime rate of 213.6 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 Cabot?
213.6 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 318.7 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1816.9 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Cabot safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Cabot 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 Cabot?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Cabot generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Cabot police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Cabot?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Cabot's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does Cabot compare to other cities in Arkansas?
Middle of the pack for Arkansas. Cabot isn't the safest option in the state, but it's not the most concerning either, ranking around the 44th percentile among Arkansas cities.
How safe is Cabot 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 Cabot?
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 35th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Cabot?
318.7 per 100,000, which is 12% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (197), robbery (68), 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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