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Is Magnolia, Arkansas Safe?

Population 10,660 · Safer than 18% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Crime in Magnolia runs high. The city's D grade puts it below 82% of US cities, with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,831 per 100K.

Magnolia Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricMagnoliaArkansas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate340.7333.1363.8
Property Crime Rate2289.82019.01,832.3
Murder Rate7.0--5.7
Assault Rate203.0--268.2
Theft Rate1831.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate380.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

263 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

341/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2290/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Magnolia

Violent crime in Magnolia is close to the national average. The rate of 340.7 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2289.8 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,831 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Magnolia Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder7
01.2x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault203
076% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery48
076% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary419
01.6x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,831
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft380
01.2x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Magnolia Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Magnolia
340.7
State
333.1
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Magnolia
2289.8
State
2019.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Magnolia Safety

Is Magnolia safe?
Not especially. Magnolia earns a D with a crime rate of 263 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 Magnolia?
263 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 340.7 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2289.8 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Magnolia safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Magnolia's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,831 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Magnolia?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Magnolia generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Magnolia police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Magnolia?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Magnolia's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D grade overall.
How does Magnolia compare to other cities in Arkansas?
Below average for the state. Magnolia ranks behind about 77% of Arkansas cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Magnolia to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Magnolia?
Bad. A D grade and 263 per-thousand rate put Magnolia below 82% of US cities. Violent crime at 341 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Magnolia?
340.7 per 100,000, which is 6% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (203), robbery (48), and murder (7.0) per 100,000.

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