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Is Paragould, Arkansas Safe?

Population 31,135 · Safer than 21% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Paragould is a smaller community of 31,135 people with a D+ safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 254.1 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,495 per 100K.

Paragould Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricParagouldArkansas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate387.1333.1363.8
Property Crime Rate2154.02019.01,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate279.0--268.2
Theft Rate1495.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate530.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

254.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

387/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2154/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Paragould

Violent crime in Paragould is close to the national average. The rate of 387.1 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2154.0 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,495 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Paragould Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault279
01.0x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery68
01.1x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary302
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,495
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft530
01.7x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Paragould Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Paragould
387.1
State
333.1
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Paragould
2154.0
State
2019.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Paragould Safety

Is Paragould safe?
Not especially. Paragould earns a D+ with a crime rate of 254.1 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 Paragould?
254.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 387.1 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2154.0 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Paragould safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Paragould's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,495 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Paragould?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Paragould generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Paragould police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Paragould?
No. Crime in Paragould has been trending down, which is good news for the D+-rated city.
How does Paragould compare to other cities in Arkansas?
Below average for the state. Paragould 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 Paragould to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Paragould?
Bad. A D+ grade and 254.1 per-thousand rate put Paragould below 79% of US cities. Violent crime at 387 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Paragould?
387.1 per 100,000, which is 6% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (279), robbery (68), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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