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Is Maumelle, Arkansas Safe?

Population 19,780 · Safer than 40% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Maumelle is a smaller community of 19,780 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 203.8 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,272 per 100K.

Maumelle Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricMaumelleArkansas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate227.6333.1363.8
Property Crime Rate1810.62019.01,832.3
Murder Rate2.0--5.7
Assault Rate159.0--268.2
Theft Rate1272.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate459.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

203.8 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

228/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1811/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Maumelle

Violent crime in Maumelle is below the national average. The rate of 227.6 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1810.6 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,272 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Maumelle Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder2
035% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault159
059% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery47
074% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary270
01.0x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,272
091% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft459
01.4x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Maumelle Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Maumelle
227.6
State
333.1
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Maumelle
1810.6
State
2019.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Maumelle Safety

Is Maumelle safe?
It depends on where in Maumelle 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 Maumelle?
203.8 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 227.6 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1810.6 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Maumelle safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Maumelle 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 Maumelle?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Maumelle generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Maumelle police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Maumelle?
Crime rates have held steady in Maumelle, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C grade.
How does Maumelle compare to other cities in Arkansas?
Below average for the state. Maumelle ranks behind about 63% of Arkansas cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Maumelle to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Maumelle?
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 Maumelle?
227.6 per 100,000, which is 37% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (159), robbery (47), and murder (2.0) per 100,000.

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2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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