Arkansas may be the Natural State but a recent study of data from the FBI is saying that the crime rate in the state is in general is some of the highest in the country. So where are the safest places to live? 

Kark.com reported last year that in 2021 Arkansas was the top state for violent crimes and 5th place for property crime. Of course, not all of Arkansas is crime-ridden. It depends on the areas and the towns.

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For 2024 Safewise.com report stated that Arkansas is currently comes in as #2  in violent crimes per 1,000 people and is now has the sixth-highest rate of property crime. Well, that's a little better.

But if you want to be really safe, we found out the top ten safest towns in Arkansas from information by Safewise.com

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These Are The Top 10 Safest Towns in Arkansas

(based on the Violent Crimes per 1,000 residents & Property Crime)

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Pea Ridge  Violent Crime Rate1.6 and Property Crime Rate 8.9

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Pottsville - Violent Crime Rate 1.2  and Property Crime Rate 8.4

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Vilonia - Violent Crime Rate 0.4 and Property Crime Rate 9.3

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Farmington - Violent Crime Rate 1.4 and Property Crime Rate 7.1

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Centerton - Violent Crime Rate of 1.9 and Property Crime Rate 4.7

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Bella Vista - Violent Crime Rate is 1.6 and Property Crime Rate 4.5

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Austin - Violent Crime Rate at 0.7  and Property Crime Rate 6.2

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Greenwood - Violent Crime Rate is 1.3 and  Property Crime Rate 3.7

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Cave Springs - Violent Crime Rate 0.8 and Property Crime Rate 3.1

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Greenbrier - Violent Crime Rate 0.7 and Property Crime Rate 0.7

Greenbrier is also the only town in the top 10 that reported no burglaries.

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