Hempstead County, located in Arkansas, has faced significant challenges with crime in recent years. According to background information, the county has a violent crime rate of 37.1, which is well above the national average of 22.7. This means that residents of Hempstead County are at a higher risk of experiencing violent crimes such as assault, robbery, and homicide. Additionally, the county has a property crime rate of 58.4, significantly higher than the US average of 35.4. This includes crimes such as burglary, theft, and motor vehicle theft. These statistics paint a concerning picture of crime in Hempstead County, highlighting the need for increased efforts to address and prevent these types of offenses.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Hempstead County violent crime is 37.1. (The US average is 22.7)
Hempstead County property crime is 58.4. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Hempstead, Arkansas does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Texarkana, Arkansas. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Texarkana, Arkansas. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.