Polk, AR County has a lower crime rate compared to the national average, with a violent crime rate of 19.4, significantly lower than the US average of 22.7. However, property crime in Polk County is higher than the national average, with a rate of 50.7 compared to the US average of 35.4. This indicates that while the county may have a lower overall crime rate, there is still a significant issue with property crime. This could be attributed to a variety of factors, including the rural nature of the county and limited law enforcement resources. Despite the lower overall crime rate, the community in Polk County should still be vigilant in protecting their property and reporting any suspicious activity to ensure the safety of their homes and belongings.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Polk County violent crime is 19.4. (The US average is 22.7)
Polk County property crime is 50.7. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Polk, Arkansas does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Van Buren, Arkansas. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Van Buren, Arkansas. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.