The small town of Salem, AR has a relatively low rate of crime when compared to the national average. According to recent statistics, the violent crime rate in Salem is 20.9, which is lower than the average of 22.7 for the entire United States. This means that, while not completely absent, acts of violence such as assault and robbery are less common in Salem than in other areas across the country. On the other hand, property crime in Salem is slightly higher than the national average, with a rate of 29.8 compared to 35.4. This includes offenses such as theft and burglary. Despite these statistics, Salem remains a tight-knit community with a strong sense of security and a relatively safe place to live, especially when compared to other parts of the country.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Salem violent crime is 20.9. (The US average is 22.7)
Salem property crime is 29.8. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.