Pine Bluff sees decline in reported crimes

PINE BLUFF, Ark. — Pine Bluff police officials announced that total reported crime in the city from July 21 through Aug. 24 fell 15% compared with the same period in 2024.

A total of 308 crimes were reported in 2025, down from 361 during the same period in 2024, officials said.

According to a spokesperson, homicides fell to one in 2025 from two in 2024, rapes dropped to three from four, robberies increased to seven from six, aggravated assaults fell to 29 from 38, simple assaults decreased to 109 from 116, commercial burglaries dropped to 12 from 15, residential burglaries fell to 17 from 24, thefts fell to 113 from 126, and vehicle thefts dropped to 18 from 31.

Non-fatal shootings also fell to four from eight, and shots-fired calls decreased to 54 from 61. Calls for service totaled 2,703 during the reporting period, and no pedestrian fatalities were reported.

“While we are glad that crime is down, we know there is work to do to further reduce it,” said Pine Bluff Police Information Specialist John Worthen. “We are very proud of the men and women who wear our uniform, and they all work each day and night to ensure the safety of this community.”

Pine Bluff Police Chief Shirley Warrior said the department aims to remain transparent with the public regardless of whether crime numbers are high or low.

The next round of statistics will be presented on Tuesday, Sept. 23, officials said.