The year 2022 was notable for crime trends in Arkansas, with various changes observed compared to the national averages. Here's an analysis of the current crime statistics.
Arkansas had 19,654 incidents of violent crime in 2022, translating to 645.3 per 100,000 people. In comparison, the national rate stood at 380.3 per 100,000, indicating Arkansas's higher than average violent crime rate.
From 2021 to 2022, violent crime in Arkansas fell by 7.6%, which is higher than the national 1.2% drop.
In 2022, Arkansas recorded 312 murders, equating to a rate of 10.2 per 100,000 inhabitants. The nationwide murder rate was 6.3 per 100,000, showing that Arkansas has a higher murder rate compared to the country overall.
Arkansas had 74,664 property crimes in 2022, which amounts to a rate of 2451.5 per 100,000 residents. The national property crime rate was 1952.8 per 100,000, indicating that Arkansas has a higher property crime rate compared to the national average.
The period from 2021 to 2022 saw Arkansas's property crime rate fall by 2.5%, compared to the national change of 7.1% increase.
In 2022, Arkansas had 7,636 car thefts, marking a 10.0% decrease from the previous year. Across the nation, car thefts rose by 10.9%, showing that Arkansas's auto theft trend is lower than the national change.
The data includes a "Crime Score" for Arkansas, which was 97 in 2022, up from 97 in 2021. While we don't have a national comparison for this score, the increase suggests an overall worsening in the state's crime situation.
Arkansas presents a mixed picture when compared to national crime trends. The state has higher rates of violent crime and higher rates of property crime than the national average. However, it faces challenges with a violent crime rate, property crime rate, murder rate compared to national trends.
Note that various factors such as changes in reporting, law enforcement tactics, and socioeconomic shifts can impact crime statistics. Hence, these figures should be interpreted within a wider context when evaluating the crime scenario in Arkansas.