Is Fayetteville, AR Safe? 2026 Crime Rates & Safety Report
Key facts
- 01
Fayetteville, Arkansas reported 389.81 aggravated assault offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 1.70 times the national reference of 229.56 per 100,000 and 160.25 per 100,000 above that reference, with 379 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
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Fayetteville, Arkansas reported 1,676.49 larceny-theft offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 1.51 times the national reference of 1,106.97 per 100,000 and 569.52 per 100,000 above that reference, with 1,630 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
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Fayetteville, Arkansas reported 29.83 robbery offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 0.62 times the national reference of 48.24 per 100,000 and 18.41 per 100,000 below that reference, with 29 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
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Fayetteville, Arkansas reported 218.05 motor vehicle theft offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 1.13 times the national reference of 193.00 per 100,000 and 25.05 per 100,000 above that reference, with 212 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
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Fayetteville, Arkansas reported 169.71 burglary offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 0.90 times the national reference of 188.15 per 100,000 and 18.44 per 100,000 below that reference, with 165 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
Quick answer
In the Safety Atlas 2026 public safety index, Fayetteville, AR has an adjusted safety score of 35.14 out of 100. It ranks #1 in this comparison set out of the 3 jurisdictions in the current scored comparison set in Arkansas. Its overall crime trajectory is currently classified as increasing.
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2026 edition, FBI source year 2025.
Every number on this page ships in the Arkansas workbook.
Key Public Safety Indicators
Reported rates per 100,000 residents; national references shown alongside.
| Offense Class | Annual Count | Rate per 100K | National Avg | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robbery | 29 | 29.83 | 48.24 | 0.62× national |
| Aggravated Assault | 379 | 389.81 | 229.56 |
1.7× national |
| Burglary | 165 | 169.71 | 188.15 | 0.9× national |
| Larceny-theft | 1630 | 1676.49 | 1106.97 |
1.51× national |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 212 | 218.05 | 193.0 |
1.13× national |
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What drives Fayetteville's safety score?
Fayetteville ranks in the top quarter of the 3 jurisdictions in the current scored comparison set in Arkansas, ahead of approximately 67% of that scored set. The profile uses a reporting population of 97,227 and source-year data through 2025; it is a citywide agency-level comparison, not a neighborhood forecast.
The strongest of the three score components is Personal Safety at 36.71, while Property Security is lowest at 31.7. The 5.01-point spread shows why the composite should be read by component instead of as a single absolute claim about safety.
Among the five public offense indicators, Aggravated Assault is highest relative to its national reference at 389.81 per 100,000 (1.7× the national rate). Robbery is lowest on the same relative basis at 29.83 per 100,000 (0.62× national).
Coverage check: 18 of 18 tracked offense classes have reportable values in this profile. Missing values are not converted to zero.
Public indicator mix
Fayetteville, Arkansas recorded 1,630 larceny-theft offenses in 2025, 67.5% of the 2,415 reports across its five public indicators, compared with 29 robbery reports (1.2%); this share covers only those five indicators, excluding other offense classes.
Fayetteville, Arkansas recorded 379 aggravated assault offenses in 2025, 15.7% of the 2,415 reports across its five public indicators, compared with 29 robbery reports (1.2%); this share covers only those five indicators, excluding other offense classes.
Fayetteville, Arkansas recorded 212 motor vehicle theft offenses in 2025, 8.8% of the 2,415 reports across its five public indicators, compared with 29 robbery reports (1.2%); this share covers only those five indicators, excluding other offense classes.
Fayetteville, Arkansas uses a reporting population of 97,227 residents and has values for 18 of the 18 tracked offense classes (100.0%) in its 2025 profile; coverage describes available classes rather than the share of residents reporting crime.
Fayetteville, Arkansas has an adjusted score of 35.14 points out of 100 versus 21.9 in Fort Smith, Arkansas, a difference of 13.24 points above that displayed state peer in the 2025 source-year profile; Fayetteville ranks 1 of 3 scored jurisdictions in the published state comparison set.
Fayetteville, Arkansas has an adjusted score of 35.14 points out of 100 versus 3.36 in Little Rock, Arkansas, a difference of 31.78 points above that displayed state peer in the 2025 source-year profile; Fayetteville ranks 1 of 3 scored jurisdictions in the published state comparison set.
Detailed Crime Class Breakdown
Additional tracked offense classes
- Homicide
- Rape
- Kidnapping/Abduction
- Human Trafficking
- Arson
- Theft From Building
- Theft From Motor Vehicle
- Simple Assault
- Intimidation
- Stolen Property Offenses
- Vandalism
- Weapon Law Violations
- Drug/Narcotic Violations
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fayetteville safe compared to other places in Arkansas?
Fayetteville is classified as having low relative safety in the 2026 Safety Atlas Index. It has an adjusted safety score of 35.14 out of 100 and ranks #1 in this comparison set out of the 3 jurisdictions in the current scored comparison set in Arkansas.
What is the crime rate in Fayetteville?
Public offense rates are listed above.
What is Fayetteville's safety rating?
Fayetteville's safety rating in the 2026 Safety Atlas Index is 35.14 out of 100, which ranks #1 in this comparison set out of the 3 jurisdictions in the current scored comparison set in Arkansas. Its overall crime trajectory is currently classified as increasing, using source-year data through 2025.
What is the safest neighborhood in Fayetteville?
This profile covers the reporting jurisdiction; consult local sources for neighborhood detail.
Why are some crime statistics locked for Fayetteville?
Full offense series: state workbook.
Reading notes
Safety Atlas methodology · 2026 coverage report
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Primary Source Data Integrity
- Crime Counts: FBI National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS) database.
- Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimate boundaries.
- Methodology: Adjusted per-capita normalization with small-sample relief controls. View our complete Methodology Documentation.