Is Jonesboro or Springfield Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Springfield is safer than Jonesboro (Safety Score 11/100 vs 10/100), with a total crime rate of 3,728 per 100,000 versus 3,765 for Jonesboro — 1% lower. Jonesboro has lower rates in 4 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where Jonesboro has a 71% lower rate.
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Jonesboro | Springfield | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,764.7 | 3,728.2 | +36.5 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 720.0 | 892.7 | -172.7 |
| Murder Rate | 6.2 | 10.9 | -4.8 |
| Rape Rate | 103.4 | 47.0 | +56.4 |
| Robbery Rate | 61.5 | 209.0 | -147.5 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 548.9 | 624.5 | -75.6 |
| Property Crime Rate | 3,044.7 | 2,835.5 | +209.2 |
| Burglary Rate | 929.2 | 313.8 | +615.3 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,892.8 | 1,856.7 | +36.1 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 222.8 | 665.0 | -442.2 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Jonesboro or Springfield safer?
Springfield is safer with a total crime rate of 3,728 per 100K vs 3,765 for Jonesboro — a 1% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Jonesboro has a violent crime rate of 720.0 per 100K while Springfield has 892.7. Jonesboro has lower violent crime.
About Jonesboro, AR
Jonesboro, a regional hub in Northeast Arkansas, sits at the intersection of the Ozark Foothills and the Mississippi Alluvial Plain. Home to Arkansas State University, it blends agricultural heritage with a growing urban landscape. With a safety score of 10/100 and a population coverage of 81,256, Jonesboro has a total crime rate of 3,764.7 per 100,000 residents.
About Springfield, MA
Springfield, Massachusetts, a city on the Connecticut River, is the "City of Firsts," notably home to the invention of basketball. Its diverse population of over 150,000 residents reflects a rich industrial past and a vibrant present as an economic hub. With a safety score of 11/100 and a population coverage of 155,491, Springfield has a total crime rate of 3,728.2 per 100,000 residents.