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Is Hot Springs, Arkansas Safe?

Population 37,979 · Safer than 40% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Hot Springs is a smaller community of 37,979 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 203.4 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,519 per 100K.

Hot Springs Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricHot SpringsArkansas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate236.0333.1363.8
Property Crime Rate1797.82019.01,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate142.0--268.2
Theft Rate1519.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate258.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

203.4 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

236/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1798/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Hot Springs

Violent crime in Hot Springs is below the national average. The rate of 236.0 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1797.8 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,519 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Hot Springs Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault142
053% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery43
068% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary329
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,519
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft258
081% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Hot Springs Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Hot Springs
236.0
State
333.1
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Hot Springs
1797.8
State
2019.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Hot Springs Safety

Is Hot Springs safe?
It depends on where in Hot Springs you are. The city gets a C overall, with violent crime below the national average and property crime close to the national average. Some areas are safer than others.
What is the crime rate in Hot Springs?
203.4 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 236.0 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1797.8 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Hot Springs safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Hot Springs 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 Hot Springs?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Hot Springs generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Hot Springs police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Hot Springs?
No. Crime in Hot Springs has been trending down, which is good news for the C-rated city.
How does Hot Springs compare to other cities in Arkansas?
Middle of the pack for Arkansas. Hot Springs 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 Hot Springs to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Hot Springs?
Mixed. Violent crime is below 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 40th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Hot Springs?
236.0 per 100,000, which is 35% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (142), robbery (43), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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