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Is Springdale, Arkansas Safe?

Population 90,685 · Safer than 26% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Springdale earns a C- safety grade with 236.9 crimes per 1,000 residents. Violent crime runs close to the national average, putting the city behind 74% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,755 per 100K.

Springdale Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricSpringdaleArkansas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate329.1333.1363.8
Property Crime Rate2039.72019.01,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate250.0--268.2
Theft Rate1755.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate293.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

236.9 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

329/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2040/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Springdale

Violent crime in Springdale is close to the national average. The rate of 329.1 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2039.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,755 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Springdale Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault250
093% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery43
068% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary324
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,755
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft293
092% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Springdale Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Springdale
329.1
State
333.1
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Springdale
2039.7
State
2019.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Springdale Safety

Is Springdale safe?
Not especially. Springdale earns a C- with a crime rate of 236.9 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 Springdale?
236.9 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 329.1 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2039.7 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Springdale safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Springdale's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,755 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Springdale?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Springdale generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Springdale police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Springdale?
No. Crime in Springdale has been trending down, which is good news for the C--rated city.
How does Springdale compare to other cities in Arkansas?
Below average for the state. Springdale ranks behind about 65% of Arkansas cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Springdale 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 Springdale?
Bad. A C- grade and 236.9 per-thousand rate put Springdale below 74% of US cities. Violent crime at 329 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Springdale?
329.1 per 100,000, which is 10% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (250), robbery (43), 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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