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Is Jonesboro, Arkansas Safe?

Population 83,296 · Safer than 36% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Jonesboro, Arkansas sits below average for US cities. The C grade comes from a 212.9 crime rate per 1,000 and violent crime below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,238 per 100K.

Jonesboro Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricJonesboroArkansas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate290.9333.1363.8
Property Crime Rate1838.12019.01,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate225.0--268.2
Theft Rate1238.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate204.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

212.9 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

291/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1838/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Jonesboro

Violent crime in Jonesboro is below the national average. The rate of 290.9 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1838.1 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,238 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Jonesboro Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault225
084% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery33
052% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary233
086% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,238
088% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft204
064% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Jonesboro Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Jonesboro
290.9
State
333.1
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Jonesboro
1838.1
State
2019.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Jonesboro Safety

Is Jonesboro safe?
Not especially. Jonesboro earns a C with a crime rate of 212.9 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Jonesboro?
212.9 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 290.9 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1838.1 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Jonesboro safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Jonesboro 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 Jonesboro?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Jonesboro generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Jonesboro police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Jonesboro?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Jonesboro's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does Jonesboro compare to other cities in Arkansas?
Below average for the state. Jonesboro ranks behind about 69% of Arkansas cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Jonesboro 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 Jonesboro?
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 36th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Jonesboro?
290.9 per 100,000, which is 20% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (225), robbery (33), and murder (6.0) per 100,000.

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