Is University of Arkansas safe? Safety score & official area statistics 2026
Area-level official statistics
University of Arkansas: safety score 32/100 (grade D), ranked #135 of 187 in the US, from official area-level statistics — data through 2026-07. Not directly comparable with point-based rankings.
Area-level official statistics
This region publishes area-level counts rather than point-level crime data (LGA for Australia, census metropolitan area for Canada, police agency jurisdiction for the US, district / Landkreis for Germany, commune for France, ward/city for Tokyo, metropolitan province for South Korea). The score ranks universities by weighted incidents per 100,000 residents within the same statistical pool — it is not directly comparable with point-based rankings. Counts cover the whole administrative area, not the campus surroundings, and are published with a lag of a few months.
32/100
Grade: D · #135 of 187 in the US
Official area statistics — recent periods
Area-level official counts for University of Arkansas's administrative area (local government area in Australia, census metropolitan area in Canada, police agency jurisdiction in the US) — the whole area, not the campus surroundings. Publishing cycles differ by source (monthly, quarterly or annual) and figures lag by a few months.
| Period | Violent | Property | Minor | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-08 | 46 | 188 | 0 | 234 |
| 2025-09 | 42 | 196 | 0 | 238 |
| 2025-10 | 36 | 197 | 0 | 233 |
| 2025-11 | 44 | 140 | 0 | 184 |
| 2025-12 | 44 | 152 | 0 | 196 |
| 2026-01 | 29 | 176 | 0 | 205 |
| 2026-02 | 28 | 130 | 0 | 158 |
| 2026-03 | 45 | 166 | 0 | 211 |
| 2026-04 | 48 | 146 | 0 | 194 |
| 2026-05 | 44 | 175 | 0 | 219 |
| 2026-06 | 51 | 189 | 0 | 240 |
| 2026-07 | 21 | 158 | 0 | 179 |
Latest release: 2026-07 — 179 records in total — violent 21, property 158, minor 0 (-61 vs 2026-06).
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FAQs about safety at University of Arkansas
What is University of Arkansas's safety score?
University of Arkansas: 32/100 (grade D), #135 of 187 in the US. This region publishes area-level counts rather than point-level data, so the score ranks universities by weighted incidents per 100,000 residents in a dedicated area-statistics pool (data through 2026-07). It is not directly comparable with point-based rankings.
How many crimes are recorded near University of Arkansas?
For the latest published period (2026-07), 179 incidents were officially recorded across University of Arkansas's administrative area (21 violent, 158 property, 0 minor). These are area-wide official counts, not crimes near campus.
Is it safe to walk around University of Arkansas at night?
We can only speak from recorded data, not predict any specific street or hour. Check the monthly table above and the street-level map in the free StudySafeLink app along your actual route, and follow common precautions (well-lit main roads, share your trip with family).
How can my family keep track of my safety?
With the free StudySafeLink app you can check in with one tap after class or at night; your bound parent gets an instant notification plus a daily reassurance summary, and Trip Guardian can share your journey status (with your consent) when you head home late.
Data: FBI Crime Data Explorer (UCR agency statistics). Monthly counts cover the 12 months to 2026-07; official releases may be revised by publishers. This page is for general reference only and is not safety advice. In an emergency always call 911 in the US.