Crime & Safety in Fort Smith, AR

Fort Smith has a violent crime rate of 980 per 100,000 residents, 158% above the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 763.3 per 100,000, robbery at 102.2, rape at 110.2. The murder rate is 4.5 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 5,823 per 100,000, 197% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 4,463, burglary at 922, vehicle theft at 438 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 19 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Fort Smith receives a safety grade of F.