| General Information | | |
| City Name | Forrest City | |
| State | Arkansas | |
| Population 2000 | 14,774 | |
| Housing Units | 5,164 | |
| Total Area | 16 square miles | |
| Water Area | square miles | |
| Land Area | 16 square miles | |
| Population Density | 909 people/square mile | |
| Housing Density | 318 units/square mile | |
| Law Enforcement Employees | 48 | |
| Violent Crimes | 132 | |
| Murders/Manslaughters | | |
| Forcible Rapes | 8 | |
| Robberies | 42 | |
| Aggravated Assaults | 82 | |
| Violent Crimes | 132 | |
| Property Crimes | 1,071 | |
| Burglaries | 207 | |
| Larceny Thefts | 806 | |
| Motor Vehicle Thefts | 58 | |
| Arsons | 5 | |