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Is Conway, Arkansas Safe?

Population 72,328 · Safer than 10% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Conway has a crime problem that shows up in the data. The F safety grade reflects a violent crime rate above the national average and an overall rate of 297.4 per 1,000 residents. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,525 per 100K.

Conway Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricConwayArkansas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate457.9333.1363.8
Property Crime Rate2515.82019.01,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate265.0--268.2
Theft Rate1525.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate504.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyF

297.4 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD-

458/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2516/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Conway

Violent crime in Conway is above the national average. The rate of 457.9 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2515.8 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,525 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Conway Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault265
099% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery111
01.8x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary357
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,525
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft504
01.6x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Conway Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Conway
457.9
State
333.1
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Conway
2515.8
State
2019.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Conway Safety

Is Conway safe?
Not especially. Conway earns a F with a crime rate of 297.4 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs above the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Conway?
297.4 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 457.9 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2515.8 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Conway safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Conway's F grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,525 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Conway?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Conway generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Conway police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Conway?
No. Crime in Conway has been trending down, which is good news for the F-rated city.
How does Conway compare to other cities in Arkansas?
Below average for the state. Conway ranks behind about 88% of Arkansas cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.4x the national rate.
How safe is Conway to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is above the national average. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Conway?
Bad. A F grade and 297.4 per-thousand rate put Conway below 90% of US cities. Violent crime at 458 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Conway?
457.9 per 100,000, which is 26% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (265), robbery (111), and murder (5.0) 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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