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Is Russellville, Arkansas Safe?

Population 29,521 · Safer than 31% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Russellville is a smaller community of 29,521 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 223.8 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,544 per 100K.

Russellville Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricRussellvilleArkansas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate363.4333.1363.8
Property Crime Rate1874.52019.01,832.3
Murder Rate7.0--5.7
Assault Rate208.0--268.2
Theft Rate1544.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate372.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

223.8 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

363/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1875/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Russellville

Violent crime in Russellville is close to the national average. The rate of 363.4 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1874.5 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,544 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Russellville Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder7
01.2x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault208
078% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery55
087% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary356
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,544
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft372
01.2x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Russellville Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Russellville
363.4
State
333.1
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Russellville
1874.5
State
2019.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Russellville Safety

Is Russellville safe?
Not especially. Russellville earns a C with a crime rate of 223.8 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 Russellville?
223.8 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 363.4 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1874.5 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Russellville safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Russellville's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,544 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Russellville?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Russellville generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Russellville police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Russellville?
No. Crime in Russellville has been trending down, which is good news for the C-rated city.
How does Russellville compare to other cities in Arkansas?
Below average for the state. Russellville ranks behind about 65% of Arkansas cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Russellville 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 Russellville?
Bad. A C grade and 223.8 per-thousand rate put Russellville below 69% of US cities. Violent crime at 363 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Russellville?
363.4 per 100,000, which is 0% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (208), robbery (55), and murder (7.0) 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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