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Is Texarkana, Arkansas Safe?

Population 29,123 · Safer than 23% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 29,123, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Texarkana earns a D+ with violent crime below the national average. The trend has been positive. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,478 per 100K.

Texarkana Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricTexarkanaArkansas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate272.3333.1363.8
Property Crime Rate2186.22019.01,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate179.0--268.2
Theft Rate1478.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate187.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

245.8 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

272/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2186/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Texarkana

Violent crime in Texarkana is below the national average. The rate of 272.3 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2186.2 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,478 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Texarkana Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault179
067% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery49
077% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary315
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,478
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft187
059% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Texarkana Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Texarkana
272.3
State
333.1
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Texarkana
2186.2
State
2019.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Texarkana Safety

Is Texarkana safe?
Not especially. Texarkana earns a D+ with a crime rate of 245.8 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Texarkana?
245.8 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 272.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2186.2 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Texarkana safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Texarkana's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,478 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Texarkana?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Texarkana generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Texarkana police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Texarkana?
No. Crime in Texarkana has been trending down, which is good news for the D+-rated city.
How does Texarkana compare to other cities in Arkansas?
Below average for the state. Texarkana ranks behind about 86% of Arkansas cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Texarkana to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Texarkana?
Bad. A D+ grade and 245.8 per-thousand rate put Texarkana below 77% of US cities. Violent crime at 272 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Texarkana?
272.3 per 100,000, which is 25% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (179), robbery (49), 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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