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Is Siloam Springs, Arkansas Safe?

Population 21,298 · Safer than 20% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Siloam Springs has a crime problem that shows up in the data. The D safety grade reflects a violent crime rate close to the national average and an overall rate of 256.7 per 1,000 residents. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,974 per 100K.

Siloam Springs Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricSiloam SpringsArkansas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate329.6333.1363.8
Property Crime Rate2237.62019.01,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate185.0--268.2
Theft Rate1974.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate536.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

256.7 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

330/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2238/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Siloam Springs

Violent crime in Siloam Springs is close to the national average. The rate of 329.6 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2237.6 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,974 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Siloam Springs Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault185
069% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery60
095% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary372
01.4x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,974
01.4x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft536
01.7x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Siloam Springs Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Siloam Springs
329.6
State
333.1
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Siloam Springs
2237.6
State
2019.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Siloam Springs Safety

Is Siloam Springs safe?
Not especially. Siloam Springs earns a D with a crime rate of 256.7 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 Siloam Springs?
256.7 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 329.6 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2237.6 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Siloam Springs safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Siloam Springs's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,974 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Siloam Springs?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Siloam Springs generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Siloam Springs police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Siloam Springs?
No. Crime in Siloam Springs has been trending down, which is good news for the D-rated city.
How does Siloam Springs compare to other cities in Arkansas?
Below average for the state. Siloam Springs ranks behind about 74% of Arkansas cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Siloam Springs 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 Siloam Springs?
Bad. A D grade and 256.7 per-thousand rate put Siloam Springs below 80% of US cities. Violent crime at 330 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Siloam Springs?
329.6 per 100,000, which is 9% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (185), robbery (60), and murder (6.0) per 100,000.

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