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Is Farmington, Arkansas Safe?

Population 10,658 · Safer than 42% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Farmington is a smaller community of 10,658 people with a C+ safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 199.2 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,181 per 100K.

Farmington Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricFarmingtonArkansas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate335.0333.1363.8
Property Crime Rate1656.62019.01,832.3
Murder Rate7.0--5.7
Assault Rate248.0--268.2
Theft Rate1181.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate156.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC+

199.2 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

335/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC+

1657/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Farmington

Violent crime in Farmington is close to the national average. The rate of 335.0 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1656.6 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,181 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Farmington Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder7
01.2x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault248
092% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery73
01.2x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary214
079% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,181
084% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft156
049% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Farmington Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Farmington
335.0
State
333.1
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Farmington
1656.6
State
2019.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Farmington Safety

Is Farmington safe?
It depends on where in Farmington you are. The city gets a C+ overall, with violent crime close to the national average and property crime close to the national average. Some areas are safer than others.
What is the crime rate in Farmington?
199.2 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 335.0 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1656.6 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Farmington safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Farmington 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 Farmington?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Farmington generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Farmington police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Farmington?
Crime rates have held steady in Farmington, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C+ grade.
How does Farmington compare to other cities in Arkansas?
Middle of the pack for Arkansas. Farmington isn't the safest option in the state, but it's not the most concerning either, ranking around the 45th percentile among Arkansas cities.
How safe is Farmington to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Farmington?
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 42th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Farmington?
335.0 per 100,000, which is 8% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (248), robbery (73), and murder (7.0) 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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