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Walnut Ridge, AR has safety grade B+, a population of about 5,104, an overall crime rate near 353 per 100k as of 2026. For real estate investors, safety is only half the picture: pair these crime statistics with rental demand and returns to judge whether Walnut Ridge, AR is a sound place to buy. See the investment overview for Walnut Ridge, AR for median prices, rental yield and Pulse Score, or run the numbers in the ROI analyzer.

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Walnut Ridge, AR Crime Rate and Safety Report

Walnut Ridge, AR crime snapshot: safety grade B+, violent crime rate 2.00 per 1,000 residents, property crime rate 1.00 per 1,000 residents. Compare nearby zip codes, hotspots, and safety recommendations below.

Safety Score

B+

Moderately Safe

Violent Crime Rate

2.00

per 1000 residents

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Property Crime Rate

1.00

per 1000 residents

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Total Crimes

18

reported incidents

Safety Analysis & Recommendations

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Overall Assessment

Walnut Ridge, AR demonstrates excellent safety with a A+ safety rating. The area maintains low crime rates and is considered very safe for residents and visitors.

Safety Recommendations

Given the higher rate of violent crimes (66.7% of total incidents), residents should prioritize personal safety measures, avoid walking alone at night, and stay informed about local safety alerts.

Trend Analysis

The relatively low crime count of 18 incidents suggests Walnut Ridge maintains good community safety standards.

Comparison Insights

Walnut Ridge demonstrates crime rates well below national averages, showcasing effective community safety initiatives.

Analysis generated on: 10/27/2026

Walnut Ridge, AR Crime Analysis

Based on the provided crime data for the area represented by GEOID 16000US0572890, a total of 18 crimes were recorded. The most prevalent crime category is assault, accounting for 12 incidents, all classified as Assault Offenses. Property crime is the second most frequent category, with 4 incidents, specifically Destruction/Damage/Vandalism of Property. The "others" category includes 1 incident of Fraud Offenses, and there is also 1 reported sex offense, classified as Kidnapping/Abduction. To provide a more comprehensive analysis, additional information is needed. The GEOID 16000US0572890 represents a specific geographic area, but without knowing the corresponding city and state, it's impossible to determine the population, median income, and calculate crime rates per 100k. Similarly, a safety score and grade cannot be assigned without comparing this data to other areas and considering factors beyond the raw crime counts. Assuming we could identify the city and state, we could then access census data to determine the population and median income. With the population, we could calculate the overall crime rate per 100k, as well as the violent crime rate (based on the assault and sex offense data) and the property crime rate. A crime map could be generated by plotting the locations of these incidents (if available), and zip code data could be used to further refine the analysis. Without this contextual information, the insights are limited to the relative proportions of different crime categories within this specific dataset. The data suggests that assault is the most significant crime concern in this area, followed by property crime. The presence of fraud and kidnapping incidents, while less frequent, should also be noted.

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Safest Zip Codes
10
72660
#1
Carroll County Area
0
Safety
20.1
Per 1K
20
Total Crimes

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72774
#2
Washington County Area
0
Safety
19.4
Per 1K
19
Total Crimes

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72959
#3
Washington County Area
0
Safety
21.0
Per 1K
21
Total Crimes

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72719
#4
Benton County Area
0
Safety
22.3
Per 1K
22
Total Crimes

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High Crime Zip Codes
10
72201
#1
Pulaski County Area
0
Safety
163.0
Per 1K
163
Total Crimes
72152
#2
Jefferson County Area
0
Safety
104.2
Per 1K
104
Total Crimes
72114
#3
Pulaski County Area
0
Safety
84.1
Per 1K
84
Total Crimes
71601
#4
Jefferson County Area
0
Safety
87.1
Per 1K
87
Total Crimes

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FAQ about crime in Walnut Ridge, AR

PulseReal currently grades Walnut Ridge, AR as B+. The population used for these rates is 5,104. The overall crime rate on this page is about 353 per 100,000 residents.

Crime rates are normalized per 1,000 residents based on reported incidents in FBI UCR and local agency feeds. We split incidents into violent, property, and other categories so you can see where the risk concentrates.

The “Safest Zip Codes” section above ranks nearby zip codes by safety score, while the “High Crime Zip Codes” section highlights areas with elevated reported crime in Walnut Ridge, AR.

Crime data is refreshed on a rolling basis as updated reports are published by the FBI’s Crime Data Explorer and partnering agencies.

Combine this crime report with the market overview for Walnut Ridge, AR and the school report linked in the “Related analysis” section to assess both safety and investment fundamentals.

Data sources & further reading

PulseReal’s analysis is built on top of these public, authoritative datasets.

FBI Crime Data Explorer

Official UCR crime statistics by state and agency from the FBI.

US Census QuickFacts

Population, demographics, housing, and income data from the US Census Bureau.

Wikipedia

Encyclopedic overview of the city, history, and notable landmarks.

HUD Market Data

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BLS Local Area Statistics

Local unemployment and employment data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

BJS National Crime Victimization Survey

Bureau of Justice Statistics publications on US crime victimization.

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