Please note that these figures do not include crime statistics for 1999, 2000 or 2002, as there were no data available for those years.
Paris, Arkansas Crime Statistics
This page contains crime numbers for Paris, Arkansas. You can take a look at the breakdown of crime by type, changes to crime figures over time, and see how Paris compares to similar locations. If you are interested in seeing public records information for Paris, Arkansas, you can click the Public Records tab at the top.
Total Crime
Between 2001 and 2008 there were 949 total crimes reported in Paris, Arkansas (119 of them violent). Of the 136 crimes that happen every year in Paris, nearly one-half occur less than one mile from home. On average, someone is a victim of a crime in Paris, Arkansas 136 times a year. This includes 1 murder, 6 rapes, and greater than five hundred thefts (including 61 auto thefts).
Crime Trends
Over the preceding 10 years, crime data were available in Paris, Arkansas for 7 years. During that time frame, reported crime in Paris has grown by 34%. During that same interval, violent crime grew by 72%. On the whole, the crime figures reflect a slight growth in crime over the last 7 years in Paris. If the current trend continues, predicted crime numbers could hit almost two hundred for Paris, Arkansas in 2009.
Keep in mind that these graphs show reported crime numbers and certain sharp changes in crime figures might be the result of changes in reporting, not actual changes in crime rates.
Crime Comparisons
Users are warned against reading into ranking data to decide 'how dangerous' a given location is, as many factors, including episodic events, or variations in crime reporting and methodology can skew rankings. Click on the individual chart bars to see crime numbers in these locations.
Crime Data Information
Paris, Arkansas law enforcement agencies report their statistics to the FBI UCR program. The FBI has noted the following deviations from their data quality guidelines:
- In 2003, due to changes in reporting practices, annexations, and/or incomplete data, figures are not comparable to previous years' data.
- In 2004, because of changes in reporting practices, annexations, and/or incomplete data, figures are not comparable to previous years' data.
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