Is Fort Smith, AR Safe? 2026 Crime Rates & Safety Report
Key facts
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Fort Smith, Arkansas reported 622.37 aggravated assault offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 2.71 times the national reference of 229.56 per 100,000 and 392.81 per 100,000 above that reference, with 557 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
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Fort Smith, Arkansas reported 488.29 burglary offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 2.60 times the national reference of 188.15 per 100,000 and 300.14 per 100,000 above that reference, with 437 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
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Fort Smith, Arkansas reported 2,711.85 larceny-theft offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 2.45 times the national reference of 1,106.97 per 100,000 and 1,604.88 per 100,000 above that reference, with 2,427 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
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Fort Smith, Arkansas reported 64.81 robbery offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 1.34 times the national reference of 48.24 per 100,000 and 16.57 per 100,000 above that reference, with 58 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
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Fort Smith, Arkansas reported 217.89 motor vehicle theft offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 1.13 times the national reference of 193.00 per 100,000 and 24.89 per 100,000 above that reference, with 195 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
Quick answer
In the Safety Atlas 2026 public safety index, Fort Smith, AR has an adjusted safety score of 21.9 out of 100. It ranks #2 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 stable.
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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 | 58 | 64.81 | 48.24 |
1.34× national |
| Aggravated Assault | 557 | 622.37 | 229.56 |
2.71× national |
| Burglary | 437 | 488.29 | 188.15 |
2.6× national |
| Larceny-theft | 2427 | 2711.85 | 1106.97 |
2.45× national |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 195 | 217.89 | 193.0 |
1.13× national |
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What drives Fort Smith's safety score?
Fort Smith ranks in the middle half of the 3 jurisdictions in the current scored comparison set in Arkansas, ahead of approximately 33% of that scored set. The profile uses a reporting population of 89,496 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 23.16, while Property Security is lowest at 17.05. The 6.11-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 622.37 per 100,000 (2.71× the national rate). Motor Vehicle Theft is lowest on the same relative basis at 217.89 per 100,000 (1.13× 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
Fort Smith, Arkansas recorded 2,427 larceny-theft offenses in 2025, 66.1% of the 3,674 reports across its five public indicators, compared with 58 robbery reports (1.6%); this share covers only those five indicators, excluding other offense classes.
Fort Smith, Arkansas recorded 557 aggravated assault offenses in 2025, 15.2% of the 3,674 reports across its five public indicators, compared with 58 robbery reports (1.6%); this share covers only those five indicators, excluding other offense classes.
Fort Smith, Arkansas recorded 437 burglary offenses in 2025, 11.9% of the 3,674 reports across its five public indicators, compared with 58 robbery reports (1.6%); this share covers only those five indicators, excluding other offense classes.
Fort Smith, Arkansas uses a reporting population of 89,496 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.
Fort Smith, Arkansas has an adjusted score of 21.9 points out of 100 versus 35.14 in Fayetteville, Arkansas, a difference of 13.24 points below that displayed state peer in the 2025 source-year profile; Fort Smith ranks 2 of 3 scored jurisdictions in the published state comparison set.
Fort Smith, Arkansas has an adjusted score of 21.9 points out of 100 versus 3.36 in Little Rock, Arkansas, a difference of 18.54 points above that displayed state peer in the 2025 source-year profile; Fort Smith ranks 2 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 Fort Smith safe compared to other places in Arkansas?
Fort Smith is classified as having low relative safety in the 2026 Safety Atlas Index. It has an adjusted safety score of 21.9 out of 100 and ranks #2 in this comparison set out of the 3 jurisdictions in the current scored comparison set in Arkansas.
What is the crime rate in Fort Smith?
Public offense rates are listed above.
What is Fort Smith's safety rating?
Fort Smith's safety rating in the 2026 Safety Atlas Index is 21.9 out of 100, which ranks #2 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 stable, using source-year data through 2025.
What is the safest neighborhood in Fort Smith?
This profile covers the reporting jurisdiction; consult local sources for neighborhood detail.
Why are some crime statistics locked for Fort Smith?
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.