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Is Forrest City, Arkansas Safe?

Population 12,308 · Safer than 29% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 12,308, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Forrest City earns a C- with violent crime below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,345 per 100K.

Forrest City Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricForrest CityArkansas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate300.1333.1363.8
Property Crime Rate2010.52019.01,832.3
Murder Rate7.0--5.7
Assault Rate205.0--268.2
Theft Rate1345.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate331.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

231.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

300/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

2011/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Forrest City

Violent crime in Forrest City is below the national average. The rate of 300.1 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2010.5 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,345 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Forrest City Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder7
01.2x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault205
076% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery37
058% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary287
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,345
096% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft331
01.0x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Forrest City Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Forrest City
300.1
State
333.1
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Forrest City
2010.5
State
2019.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Forrest City Safety

Is Forrest City safe?
Not especially. Forrest City earns a C- with a crime rate of 231.1 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Forrest City?
231.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 300.1 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2010.5 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Forrest City safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Forrest City's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,345 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Forrest City?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Forrest City generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Forrest City police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Forrest City?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Forrest City's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C- grade overall.
How does Forrest City compare to other cities in Arkansas?
Below average for the state. Forrest City ranks behind about 68% of Arkansas cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Forrest City to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Forrest City?
Bad. A C- grade and 231.1 per-thousand rate put Forrest City below 71% of US cities. Violent crime at 300 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Forrest City?
300.1 per 100,000, which is 18% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (205), robbery (37), and murder (7.0) per 100,000.

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