Is Bell or Russellville Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, Russellville is safer than Bell (Safety Score 49/100 vs 48/100), with a total crime rate of 1,734 per 100,000 versus 1,745 for Bell — 1% lower. Bell has higher rates in 3 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Russellville has a 100% lower rate.
Quiz: which of these is SAFER than Bell, CA?
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Russellville, AR
Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Bell | Russellville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 1,744.7 | 1,734.1 | +10.5 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 583.7 | 349.5 | +234.1 |
| Murder Rate | 12.8 | 0.0 | +12.8 |
| Rape Rate | 44.7 | 23.8 | +20.9 |
| Robbery Rate | 111.6 | 6.8 | +104.8 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 414.6 | 319.0 | +95.6 |
| Property Crime Rate | 1,161.0 | 1,384.6 | -223.6 |
| Burglary Rate | 102.1 | 105.2 | -3.1 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 762.3 | 1,214.9 | -452.6 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 296.6 | 64.5 | +232.1 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bell or Russellville safer?
Russellville is safer with a total crime rate of 1,734 per 100K vs 1,745 for Bell — a 1% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Bell has a violent crime rate of 583.7 per 100K while Russellville has 349.5. Russellville has lower violent crime.
About Bell, CA
Bell, California, a city in southeast Los Angeles County, was incorporated in 1927. It's largely residential, with a significant Hispanic population. With a safety score of 48/100 and a population coverage of 31,353, Bell has a total crime rate of 1,744.7 per 100,000 residents.
About Russellville, AR
Russellville, nestled in the Arkansas River Valley, is home to Arkansas Tech University. This Pope County seat, with a population around 28,000, sits near Lake Dardanelle, a popular recreation spot. With a safety score of 49/100 and a population coverage of 29,467, Russellville has a total crime rate of 1,734.1 per 100,000 residents.