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Is Pea Ridge, Arkansas Safe?

Population 11,233 · Safer than 31% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Pea Ridge is a smaller community of 11,233 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 224 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,171 per 100K.

Pea Ridge Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricPea RidgeArkansas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate357.7333.1363.8
Property Crime Rate1882.62019.01,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate205.0--268.2
Theft Rate1171.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate271.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

224 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

358/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1883/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Pea Ridge

Violent crime in Pea Ridge is close to the national average. The rate of 357.7 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1882.6 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,171 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Pea Ridge Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault205
076% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery49
077% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary216
080% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,171
084% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft271
085% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Pea Ridge Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Pea Ridge
357.7
State
333.1
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Pea Ridge
1882.6
State
2019.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Pea Ridge Safety

Is Pea Ridge safe?
Not especially. Pea Ridge earns a C with a crime rate of 224 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 Pea Ridge?
224 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 357.7 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1882.6 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Pea Ridge safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Pea Ridge's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,171 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Pea Ridge?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Pea Ridge generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Pea Ridge police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Pea Ridge?
No. Crime in Pea Ridge has been trending down, which is good news for the C-rated city.
How does Pea Ridge compare to other cities in Arkansas?
Below average for the state. Pea Ridge ranks behind about 70% of Arkansas cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Pea Ridge to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Pea Ridge?
Bad. A C grade and 224 per-thousand rate put Pea Ridge below 69% of US cities. Violent crime at 358 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Pea Ridge?
357.7 per 100,000, which is 2% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (205), robbery (49), and murder (4.0) 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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