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Is Lowell, Arkansas Safe?

Population 12,184 · Safer than 32% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 12,184, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Lowell earns a C with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,113 per 100K.

Lowell Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricLowellArkansas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate379.2333.1363.8
Property Crime Rate1840.92019.01,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate245.0--268.2
Theft Rate1113.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate330.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

222 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

379/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1841/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Lowell

Violent crime in Lowell is close to the national average. The rate of 379.2 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1840.9 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,113 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Lowell Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault245
091% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery89
01.4x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary263
097% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,113
079% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft330
01.0x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Lowell Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Lowell
379.2
State
333.1
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Lowell
1840.9
State
2019.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Lowell Safety

Is Lowell safe?
Not especially. Lowell earns a C with a crime rate of 222 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs close to the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Lowell?
222 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 379.2 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1840.9 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Lowell safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Lowell's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,113 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Lowell?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Lowell generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Lowell police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Lowell?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Lowell's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does Lowell compare to other cities in Arkansas?
Below average for the state. Lowell 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 Lowell to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Lowell?
Bad. A C grade and 222 per-thousand rate put Lowell below 68% of US cities. Violent crime at 379 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Lowell?
379.2 per 100,000, which is 4% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (245), robbery (89), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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