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Safest Cities in Arkansas — 2027 Rankings

Updated October 2026 · 39 cities ranked · Based on FBI UCR data

In the 2027 rankings, Farmington is the safest city in Arkansas with a crime rate of 20.2 per 1,000 residents, earning a B- safety grade. Hot Springs (20.5/1K) and Batesville (20.5/1K) round out the top three. Rankings based on 39 cities with FBI Uniform Crime Report data.

These 2027 rankings use 2023 FBI UCR data — the most recent available. Rankings will be updated as 2024 FBI data is released.

Avg Crime Rate
23.1per 1K
Avg Violent Crime
406per 100K
Avg Property Crime
1906per 100K

All 39 Cities Ranked by Safety (2027)

#CityGradeCrime/1K
1Farmington
B-
20.2
2Hot Springs
B-
20.5
3Batesville
B-
20.5
4Maumelle
B-
20.7
5Jonesboro
B-
21
6Blytheville
B-
21.1
7Cabot
B-
21.2
8Jacksonville
B-
21.3
9Mountain Home
B-
21.4
10Camden
B-
21.5
11El Dorado
B-
21.6
12Rogers
B-
21.9
13Russellville
B-
22
14Harrison
B-
22
15Lowell
B-
22
16Pine Bluff
B-
22.1
17Pea Ridge
B-
22.3
18Centerton
B-
22.5
19Little Rock
B-
22.6
20Malvern
B-
22.7
21Sherwood
B-
22.8
22Bryant
B-
22.9
23Springdale
C+
23
24Forrest City
C+
23
25Benton
C+
23.1
26Marion
C+
23.7
27Texarkana
C+
24.2
28Searcy
C+
24.3
29Fayetteville
C+
24.5
30Bella Vista
C+
24.5
31Paragould
C+
24.6
32Van Buren
C+
24.9
33West Memphis
C+
25
34Siloam Springs
C+
25.1
35Magnolia
C+
25.8
36Bentonville
C+
26.3
37Fort Smith
C
26.9
38North Little Rock
C
27.6
39Conway
C
28.1

Violent and property crime rates per 100,000 residents. FBI Uniform Crime Report data projected for 2027.

Most Dangerous Cities in Arkansas (2027)

1
C
Conway28.1/1K · Elevated · Violent: 491/100K
2
C
North Little Rock27.6/1K · Elevated · Violent: 451/100K
3
C
Fort Smith26.9/1K · Elevated · Violent: 407/100K
4
C+
Bentonville26.3/1K · Moderate · Violent: 448/100K
5
C+
Magnolia25.8/1K · Moderate · Violent: 409/100K

Frequently Asked Questions About Arkansas Safety in 2027

What is the safest city in Arkansas in 2027?
Based on the latest FBI UCR data projected into 2027, Farmington is the safest city in Arkansas with a crime rate of 20.2 per 1,000 residents and a B- safety grade. It ranks above 57% of all US cities.
What are the top safest cities in Arkansas for 2027?
The safest cities in Arkansas for 2027, ranked by lowest crime rate: Farmington, Hot Springs, Batesville, Maumelle, Jonesboro, Blytheville, Cabot, Jacksonville, Mountain Home, Camden. Based on FBI Uniform Crime Report data.
What is the most dangerous city in Arkansas in 2027?
Conway has the highest crime rate in Arkansas at 28.1 per 1,000 residents, earning a C safety grade in the 2027 rankings.
How are Arkansas 2027 safety rankings calculated?
Rankings use 2023 FBI Uniform Crime Report data — the most recent complete dataset — as the baseline for 2027 projections. Cities are graded A+ through F based on combined violent and property crime rates compared to national distributions. Rankings will be updated when 2024 FBI data is released.
Is Arkansas safe to live in 2027?
Arkansas has a higher-than-average violent crime rate at 406 per 100K (national: 363.8). Safety varies by city — Farmington earns a B- while Conway gets a C.
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2027 rankings are based on 2023 FBI Uniform Crime Report data — the most recent complete dataset available. Rankings will be updated when 2024 data is released by the FBI in late 2025. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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