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Is Rogers, Arkansas Safe?

Population 76,956 · Safer than 31% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Rogers earns a C safety grade with 224.1 crimes per 1,000 residents. Violent crime runs close to the national average, putting the city behind 69% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,251 per 100K.

Rogers Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricRogersArkansas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate320.2333.1363.8
Property Crime Rate1921.32019.01,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate203.0--268.2
Theft Rate1251.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate310.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

224.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

320/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1921/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Rogers

Violent crime in Rogers is close to the national average. The rate of 320.2 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1921.3 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,251 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Rogers Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault203
076% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery73
01.2x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary223
083% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,251
089% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft310
097% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Rogers Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Rogers
320.2
State
333.1
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Rogers
1921.3
State
2019.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Rogers Safety

Is Rogers safe?
Not especially. Rogers earns a C with a crime rate of 224.1 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 Rogers?
224.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 320.2 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1921.3 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Rogers safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Rogers's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,251 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Rogers?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Rogers generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Rogers police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Rogers?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Rogers's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does Rogers compare to other cities in Arkansas?
Below average for the state. Rogers 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 Rogers 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 Rogers?
Bad. A C grade and 224.1 per-thousand rate put Rogers below 69% of US cities. Violent crime at 320 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Rogers?
320.2 per 100,000, which is 12% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (203), robbery (73), and murder (3.0) 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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