Benton Police Department

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Benton, Arkansas Police Station Crime Information

There were 73 registered sex offenders living in Benton as of January, 2024. The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Benton is 464 to 1. The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is close to the state average. The 2020 crime rate in Benton was 310, which was 1.2 times greater than the U.S. average. It was higher than in 88.7% U.S. cities. The crime rate in Benton decreased by 10% from 2019 to 2020. In the last 5 years, Benton has seen an increase in violent crime and a decrease in property crime.

Benton crime rates are 3,156 per 100k, which is 2% higher than Arkansas
Property Crime
2,811 crimes per 100k

Violent Crime
345 crimes per 100k

The Benton Police Department consists of a Patrol Division, Criminal Investigations Division, and a Narcotics Division. The Patrol Division is responsible for responding to calls for service and operates on the community-policing model. The Investigations Division is responsible for conducting follow-up investigations for crimes against persons and property. The Narcotics Division is responsible for investigating narcotics violations, street level narcotics distribution, vice crimes, and chronic neighborhood crimes.

Chief of Police: Scotty L. Hodges
Phone: 501-776-5983

Benton Police Department Address:
114 South East Street, Suite 100
Benton, AR. 72015