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Is Pine Bluff, Arkansas Safe?

Population 38,213 · Safer than 32% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 38,213, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Pine Bluff earns a C with violent crime below the national average. The trend has been positive. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,638 per 100K.

Pine Bluff Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricPine BluffArkansas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate295.9333.1363.8
Property Crime Rate1935.22019.01,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate243.0--268.2
Theft Rate1638.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate273.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

223.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

296/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1935/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Pine Bluff

Violent crime in Pine Bluff is below the national average. The rate of 295.9 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1935.2 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,638 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Pine Bluff Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault243
091% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery42
066% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary271
01.0x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,638
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft273
086% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Pine Bluff Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Pine Bluff
295.9
State
333.1
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Pine Bluff
1935.2
State
2019.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Pine Bluff Safety

Is Pine Bluff safe?
Not especially. Pine Bluff earns a C with a crime rate of 223.1 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Pine Bluff?
223.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 295.9 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1935.2 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Pine Bluff safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Pine Bluff's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,638 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Pine Bluff?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Pine Bluff generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Pine Bluff police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Pine Bluff?
No. Crime in Pine Bluff has been trending down, which is good news for the C-rated city.
How does Pine Bluff compare to other cities in Arkansas?
Below average for the state. Pine Bluff ranks behind about 60% of Arkansas cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Pine Bluff to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Pine Bluff?
Bad. A C grade and 223.1 per-thousand rate put Pine Bluff below 68% of US cities. Violent crime at 296 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Pine Bluff?
295.9 per 100,000, which is 19% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (243), robbery (42), and murder (6.0) per 100,000.

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