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Is Centerton, Arkansas Safe?

Population 27,176 · Safer than 29% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 27,176, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Centerton earns a C- with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,265 per 100K.

Centerton Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricCentertonArkansas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate381.1333.1363.8
Property Crime Rate1914.42019.01,832.3
Murder Rate8.0--5.7
Assault Rate286.0--268.2
Theft Rate1265.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate290.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

229.6 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

381/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1914/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Centerton

Violent crime in Centerton is close to the national average. The rate of 381.1 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1914.4 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,265 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Centerton Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder8
01.4x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault286
01.1x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery48
076% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary257
095% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,265
090% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft290
091% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Centerton Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Centerton
381.1
State
333.1
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Centerton
1914.4
State
2019.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Centerton Safety

Is Centerton safe?
Not especially. Centerton earns a C- with a crime rate of 229.6 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 Centerton?
229.6 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 381.1 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1914.4 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Centerton safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Centerton's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,265 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Centerton?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Centerton generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Centerton police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Centerton?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Centerton's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C- grade overall.
How does Centerton compare to other cities in Arkansas?
Below average for the state. Centerton ranks behind about 73% of Arkansas cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Centerton 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 Centerton?
Bad. A C- grade and 229.6 per-thousand rate put Centerton below 71% of US cities. Violent crime at 381 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Centerton?
381.1 per 100,000, which is 5% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (286), robbery (48), and murder (8.0) 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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