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38%
Total crime NAT. AVG.
61%
Violent crime NAT. AVG.
34%
Property crime NAT. AVG.
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Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2022 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2023; this is the most current data available.
StatisticReportedincidents/100k peopleKensett/100k peopleArkansas/100k peopleNational/100k people
Total crime20n/a (estimate)1,4333,0972,324
Murder0n/a0.010.26.3
Rape2n/a143.376.040.0
Robbery0n/a0.039.766.1
Assault0n/a0.0519.4268.2
Violent crime2n/a (estimate)143645370
Burglary2n/a143.3466.4269.8
Theft15n/a1,074.51,734.41,401.9
Vehicle theft1n/a71.6250.7282.7
Property crime18n/a (estimate)1,2892,4521,954

An Overview of Crime Rates in Kensett, AR

Crime can be categorized into two primary types: violent and property crimes. Violent crimes encompass offenses such as murder, rape, robbery, and assault, whereas property crimes involve acts like burglary, theft, and vehicle theft. The overall crime rate in Kensett is 38.4% lower than the national average. Specifically, there were 2 violent crimes reported in Kensett, equivalent to 143 per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national average by 61.3%. Additionally, Kensett recorded 18 property crimes, amounting to 1289 per 100,000 people, lower than the national average by 34%.

In a remarkable testament to the city's commitment to safety, Kensett reported a murder rate of 0. This could indicate that it is a very safe place to live, but also serves as an inspiration to other urban areas striving for safer communities. Examining the full crime report will provide a complete overview of all crimes - violent and property.

Is Kensett a Safe Place to Live?

Is Kensett a safe place to live? While the answer may not be straightforward due to variations in safety levels across the city, gaining an understanding of the overall crime rate can prove to be advantageous. In general, Kensett has a crime rate that is lower than the national average by 38%. Breaking this down on a daily basis, it translates to 0.05 daily incidents, encompassing 0.01 violent crimes and 0.05 property crimes. Evaluating these statistics can aid in forming a more informed perspective on the safety of Kensett as a potential place to call home.

Has Crime in Kensett Increased Since Last Year?

Year-over-year crime rates in Kensett has decreased by 20% in the last reported crime report. Comparing crime rates from one year to another offers some insight into whether or not Kensett is becoming a safer or more dangerous place to live. Crime rates are categorized by violent and property crime. Year-over-year violent crime has decreased by 71.4%, while property crime has decreased by 0%. This analysis equips individuals with crucial information for making informed decisions about living in Kensett.

Potential Causes for Crime in Kensett

The economic well-being of a city's residents plays a significant role in crime rates. High poverty rates and income inequality can lead to increased crime stats as individuals may resort to illegal activities to meet their basic needs. While lower rates could lead to a lower Kensett crime rate. The poverty level in Kensett is 23%, while the national average is 15.1%.

Kensett has a population density of 1226.5 people per square mile, while with the national average is 90.6 people per square mile. Cities characterized by high population density are frequently larger urban centers offering diverse economic prospects. Within these areas, income inequality may be accentuated, resulting in the coexistence of poverty and affluence. Such economic disparities can contribute to elevated property crimes and on occasion, violent crimes. Conversely, areas with low population density generally record lower Kensett crime rates.

The level of education within a community can impact crime rates. Higher educational attainment often correlates with lower crime rates, as it provides individuals with better job opportunities and alternatives to criminal behavior. While lower educational achievement rates tend to lead to higher crime rates. In Kensett, 47.5% of people have completed high school, while 83% of people have completed high school nationally.

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The Kensett crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Kensett as reported by the local law enforcement agencies. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The Kensett crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Kensett crime map does not always indicate that it is a dangerous area for its residents. Areas on the heat map could be inflated if they are located in high traffic areas like airports, sports centers or large parks. Other areas on the heat map could see increased crime rates if they are located in major tourist areas like the downtown core.
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      Crime Quick Facts

      • Kensett crime rates are 38% lower than the national average
      • Violent crimes in Kensett are 61% lower than the national average
      • In Kensett you have a 1 in 70 chance of becoming a victim of crime
      • Kensett is safer than 60% of the cities in the United States
      • Year over year crime in Kensett has decreased by 7%

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        Daily Crime In Kensett (per 100,000 people)

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        Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Kensett

        The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Kensett is 1 in 699
        The chance of being a victim of property crime in Kensett is 1 in 78
        The chance of being a victim of crime in Kensett is 1 in 70

        Year Over Year Crime In Kensett (per 100,000 people)

        Kensett police department

        Item Kensett Arkansas National
        Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)45,164558,732
        Police officers & civilians /1000 residents2.42.93.3
        There are a total of 4 Kensett police officers. This results in 2.4 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 19.1% less than the Arkansas average and 26.7% less than the National average.

        Sex offenders in Arkansas

        State Total offenders Arkansas /100K National /100K
        Arkansas8,875323266
        There are a total of 8,875 sex offenders in Arkansas. This yields a total of 323 sex offenders in Arkansas per 100,000 residents which is 21% greater than the national average.

        Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

        City Population Violent crime/100k people Property crime/100k people Total crime/100k people
        Judsonia, AR2,3602661,1191,385
        Bradford, AR65301,6151,615
        Beebe, AR8,1314952,2002,695
        Bald Knob, AR2,8686312,5263,157
        Higginson, AR8127762,9493,725
        Garner, AR2018193,1143,933
        McRae, AR6908383,1874,026
        Kensett, AR2,2881431,2891,433

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        Source: The Kensett, AR crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2022. The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies reporting data on property and violent crimes. The uniform crime reports program represents approximately 309 million American residents, which results in 98% coverage of metropolitan statistical areas.