After jumping 18.6% year over year, Jonesboro's violent crime rate stands at 660 incidents for every 100,000 people. ... Jonesboro, AR Is Among the Most Dangerous US Metro Areas. Metro areaJonesboro, AR Violent crimes per 100,000 people, 2020660 Total violent crimes, 2020893 Murders per 100,000 people, 20209.6 Total murders, 202013 49 more columns