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Is Camden, Arkansas Safe?

Population 10,127 · Safer than 35% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Camden is a smaller community of 10,127 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 215.1 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,262 per 100K.

Camden Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricCamdenArkansas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate379.8333.1363.8
Property Crime Rate1770.92019.01,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate304.0--268.2
Theft Rate1262.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate438.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

215.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

380/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1771/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Camden

Violent crime in Camden is close to the national average. The rate of 379.8 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1770.9 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,262 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Assault is notable at 304 per 100K, above the national 268.2.

Camden Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault304
01.1x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery59
093% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary205
076% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,262
090% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft438
01.4x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Camden Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Camden
379.8
State
333.1
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Camden
1770.9
State
2019.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Camden Safety

Is Camden safe?
Not especially. Camden earns a C with a crime rate of 215.1 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 Camden?
215.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 379.8 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1770.9 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Camden safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Camden 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 Camden?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Camden generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Camden police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Camden?
Crime rates have held steady in Camden, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C grade.
How does Camden compare to other cities in Arkansas?
Below average for the state. Camden 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 Camden to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Camden?
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 Camden?
379.8 per 100,000, which is 4% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (304), robbery (59), and murder (6.0) per 100,000.

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