The crime rate in 72903 Fort Smith, AR is significantly higher than the national average. According to the data provided by backgroundInformation, the violent crime rate in this area is 43.8, which is almost double the national average of 22.7. Additionally, the property crime rate in this area is 55, compared to the US average of 35.4. This indicates that Fort Smith, AR has a higher risk of both violent and property crimes. This could be due to a variety of factors such as poverty, unemployment, and drug activity. It is important for residents and law enforcement in this area to take proactive measures to address and reduce the crime rate in order to create a safer community for all.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Fort Smith (zip 72903) violent crime is 43.8. (The US average is 22.7)
Fort Smith (zip 72903) property crime is 55.0. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Fort Smith, 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.