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Is Searcy, Arkansas Safe?

Population 24,351 · Safer than 22% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Searcy is a smaller community of 24,351 people with a D+ safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 249.1 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,605 per 100K.

Searcy Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricSearcyArkansas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate382.0333.1363.8
Property Crime Rate2109.22019.01,832.3
Murder Rate8.0--5.7
Assault Rate284.0--268.2
Theft Rate1605.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate488.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

249.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

382/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2109/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Searcy

Violent crime in Searcy is close to the national average. The rate of 382.0 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2109.2 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,605 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Searcy Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder8
01.4x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault284
01.1x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery50
079% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary361
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,605
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft488
01.5x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Searcy Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Searcy
382.0
State
333.1
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Searcy
2109.2
State
2019.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Searcy Safety

Is Searcy safe?
Not especially. Searcy earns a D+ with a crime rate of 249.1 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 Searcy?
249.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 382.0 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2109.2 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Searcy safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Searcy's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,605 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Searcy?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Searcy generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Searcy police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Searcy?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Searcy's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D+ grade overall.
How does Searcy compare to other cities in Arkansas?
Below average for the state. Searcy ranks behind about 68% of Arkansas cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Searcy to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Searcy?
Bad. A D+ grade and 249.1 per-thousand rate put Searcy below 78% of US cities. Violent crime at 382 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Searcy?
382.0 per 100,000, which is 5% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (284), robbery (50), and murder (8.0) 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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