Crime & Safety in Texarkana

Texarkana's crime data runs genuinely elevated, and this record discloses it directly rather than softening the picture.

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A real, elevated crime rate

NeighborhoodScout cites an overall crime rate of approximately 44 per 1,000 residents (a 1-in-23 annual overall victim-odds figure), higher than approximately 95% of Arkansas communities of all sizes.

A real, elevated violent-crime figure specifically

A real, cited 1-in-120 annual violent-crime victim-odds figure applies -- among the higher rates NeighborhoodScout cites nationally.

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Last reviewed: 2026-08-27. Independent research; not financial, tax, or legal advice -- confirm current figures with a local professional before making a decision.