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Is El Dorado, Arkansas Safe?

Population 16,609 · Safer than 33% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

El Dorado is a smaller community of 16,609 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs above the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 219.4 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,348 per 100K.

El Dorado Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricEl DoradoArkansas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate431.1333.1363.8
Property Crime Rate1762.52019.01,832.3
Murder Rate10.0--5.7
Assault Rate325.0--268.2
Theft Rate1348.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate292.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

219.4 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD

431/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1763/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for El Dorado

Violent crime in El Dorado is above the national average. The rate of 431.1 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1762.5 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,348 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Assault is notable at 325 per 100K, above the national 268.2.

El Dorado Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder10
01.8x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault325
01.2x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery50
079% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary234
087% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,348
096% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft292
092% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How El Dorado Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

El Dorado
431.1
State
333.1
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

El Dorado
1762.5
State
2019.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About El Dorado Safety

Is El Dorado safe?
Not especially. El Dorado earns a C with a crime rate of 219.4 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs above the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in El Dorado?
219.4 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 431.1 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1762.5 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is El Dorado safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. El Dorado's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,348 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in El Dorado?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in El Dorado generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the El Dorado police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in El Dorado?
No. Crime in El Dorado has been trending down, which is good news for the C-rated city.
How does El Dorado compare to other cities in Arkansas?
Below average for the state. El Dorado ranks behind about 70% of Arkansas cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is El Dorado 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 El Dorado?
Bad. A C grade and 219.4 per-thousand rate put El Dorado below 67% of US cities. Violent crime at 431 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in El Dorado?
431.1 per 100,000, which is 18% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (325), robbery (50), and murder (10.0) per 100,000.

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