72863 Zip Code, Scranton

Last updated: June 21, 2026

Crime Rate & Statistics

A

Very safe zip code — well below-average crime rates

Safer than 0% of zip codes in Scranton

Summary: 72863 (Scranton, AR) Crime Rate (2026)

ZIP code 72863 in Scranton, AR has a crime safety grade of A as of 2026. The overall crime index is 105, which is 5% above the national average. This ZIP code is safer than 0% of zip codes in Scranton.

Data source: FBI UCR & local law enforcement data. Last updated: June 21, 2026.

Safety at a Glance

Overall Crime Moderate
Low 105 / 300 High
Violent Crime 103
3% above national avg
Property Crime 80
20% below national avg
City Ranking
0%
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Is 72863 a Safe Zip Code?

Yes — this zip code is very safe. Zip code 72863 in Scranton, AR has a safety grade of A. The overall crime index is 105, which is 5% above the national average of 100. This zip code is safer than 0% of zip codes in Scranton.

Looking at specific crime types, burglary is the most elevated concern (index: 153, 53% above average), while larceny / theft is the lowest risk (index: 44). Violent crime is a particular area of concern relative to property crime in this zip code.

Highest Risk
Burglary · Index 153 (53% above avg)
Lowest Risk
Larceny / Theft · Index 44 (56% below avg)

72863 Crime Breakdown

Crime indices compared to national average (100) and Scranton city average. Higher values mean more crime.

Crime Type Index vs National Risk Level
Violent Crime
Murder
96 -4% Average
Assault
100 0% Average
Robbery
107 +7% Moderate
Rape
107 +7% Moderate
Property Crime
Burglary
153 +53% High
Larceny / Theft
44 -56% Low
Vehicle Theft
44 -56% Low

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72863 Demographics & Context

Population
1,656
Median Income
$53,687
Home Value
$85,353
Median Age
43
Pop. Density
25/mi²

Education

Bachelor's Degree 10.8%
Graduate Degree 4%

Housing

77%
23%
Owner-occupied Renter-occupied

Racial Demographics

White 88.8%
Black 1.6%
Hispanic 3%
Asian 3.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the crime rate in Zip code 72863, Scranton?

Zip code 72863 in Scranton, AR has a crime safety grade of A as of 2026. The overall crime index is 105, which is 5% above the national average. Zip code 72863 is safer than 0% of neighborhoods in Scranton.

Is Zip code 72863 a safe neighborhood in Scranton?

Zip code 72863 is generally considered a safe neighborhood in Scranton, earning a crime grade of A. The highest concern is Burglary (index: 153), while Larceny / Theft is the lowest risk (index: 44). It is one of the safest neighborhoods in Scranton.

What type of crime is most common in Zip code 72863?

The most prevalent crime type in Zip code 72863 is Burglary, with a crime index of 153 (53% above the national average). Violent crime is a particular concern in this neighborhood relative to property crime.

What are the demographics of Zip code 72863?

Zip code 72863 has a population of approximately 1,656. The median household income is $53,687. The median home value is $85,353. Research shows that economic factors can correlate with crime rates, though many other variables play a role in neighborhood safety.

How does Zip code 72863 crime compare to the national average?

Zip code 72863's overall crime rate is 5% above the national average (index 105 vs 100). Within Scranton, it is safer than 0% of neighborhoods. For the most accurate picture, review the per-crime-type breakdown above, as some categories may differ significantly from the overall trend.

Crime data sourced from FBI UCR reports and local law enforcement agencies. Crime indices use 100 as the national average. Updated June 2026.