Crime Analysis & Safety Report - City Bella Vista, AR

Based on the provided crime data for an area within the state of Arkansas (based on the GEOID "05") and potentially within the city of Fort Smith (based on the zip code "04840"), a total of 124 crimes were recorded. The most prevalent crime category is assault, accounting for 70 incidents, all classified as "Assault Offenses." Property crime is the second most frequent category, with 46 incidents. Within property crime, "Burglary/Breaking & Entering" and "Destruction/Damage/Vandalism of Property" are the most common subcategories, each with 14 incidents, followed by "Larceny/Theft Offenses" with 13 incidents. "Motor Vehicle Theft" is less frequent, with only 2 incidents, and "Stolen Property Offenses" with 3 incidents. Sex offenses are relatively low, with a total of 5 incidents, primarily "Kidnapping/Abduction" (3 incidents) and "Sex Offenses" (2 incidents). The "others" category includes 3 incidents, all classified as "Fraud Offenses." Given the total crime count of 124, and assuming the GEOID represents a specific area within Fort Smith, Arkansas, we can infer some insights. Without knowing the exact population represented by the GEOID, calculating a precise crime rate per 100k is impossible. However, we can make some assumptions. Fort Smith has a population of approximately 89,000. If the GEOID represents a smaller district within Fort Smith, say a population of 5,000, the crime rate would be significantly higher than if it represented the entire city. Assuming the GEOID represents a population of 5,000, the crime rate would be approximately 2,480 per 100,000 people. If it represents the entire city of 89,000, the crime rate would be approximately 139 per 100,000 people. The actual crime rate likely falls somewhere in between, depending on the specific area covered by the GEOID. The high number of assault offenses (70) suggests a potentially elevated violent crime rate compared to property crime. The property crime rate is also significant, driven by burglary and vandalism. The low number of sex offenses might indicate a lower risk in this category, but it's important to note that these crimes are often underreported. Without additional data on the population size represented by the GEOID, median income, and comparative crime statistics for Fort Smith and Arkansas, it's challenging to provide a comprehensive safety score or grade. However, the data highlights the need for targeted interventions to address assault and property crime, particularly burglary and vandalism, within the specified area.