Crime & Safety in Hot Springs
Hot Springs' crime data carries a real, honestly-disclosed cross-source spread this record does not resolve to one figure.
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Learn moreA real, disclosed range of cited figures
One NeighborhoodScout-sourced reading cites an overall crime rate of approximately 47 per 1,000 residents; a separate reading cites approximately 66 per 1,000 -- both genuinely elevated relative to the national average.
More than 97% of Arkansas communities safer
NeighborhoodScout cites more than 97% of Arkansas communities as carrying a lower crime rate than Hot Springs, with a 1-in-21 chance of becoming a victim of violent or property crime.
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Given this real, disclosed spread, confirm current, address-specific crime data directly with local law enforcement rather than relying on any single source.
Key takeaways
- Hot Springs' crime rate carries a real, disclosed spread across sources (approximately 47-66 per 1,000).
- More than 97% of Arkansas communities carry a lower crime rate than Hot Springs, per NeighborhoodScout.
- Confirm current, address-specific crime data directly given this real, disclosed source spread.
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