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Is Malvern, Arkansas Safe?

Population 11,144 · Safer than 29% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Malvern is a smaller community of 11,144 people with a C- safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 228.5 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,739 per 100K.

Malvern Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricMalvernArkansas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate339.9333.1363.8
Property Crime Rate1945.32019.01,832.3
Murder Rate7.0--5.7
Assault Rate207.0--268.2
Theft Rate1739.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate360.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

228.5 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

340/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1945/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Malvern

Violent crime in Malvern is close to the national average. The rate of 339.9 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1945.3 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,739 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Malvern Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder7
01.2x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault207
077% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery60
095% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary211
078% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,739
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft360
01.1x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Malvern Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Malvern
339.9
State
333.1
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Malvern
1945.3
State
2019.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Malvern Safety

Is Malvern safe?
Not especially. Malvern earns a C- with a crime rate of 228.5 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 Malvern?
228.5 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 339.9 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1945.3 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Malvern safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Malvern's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,739 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Malvern?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Malvern generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Malvern police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Malvern?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Malvern's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C- grade overall.
How does Malvern compare to other cities in Arkansas?
Below average for the state. Malvern ranks behind about 63% of Arkansas cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Malvern 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 Malvern?
Bad. A C- grade and 228.5 per-thousand rate put Malvern below 71% of US cities. Violent crime at 340 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Malvern?
339.9 per 100,000, which is 7% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (207), robbery (60), and murder (7.0) per 100,000.

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