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Is Little Rock, Arkansas Safe?

Population 206,427 · Safer than 28% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

A C- grade for Little Rock means there's room for concern. The 233.7 per-thousand crime rate and violent crime below the national average tell the story. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,540 per 100K.

Little Rock Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricLittle RockArkansas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate296.1333.1363.8
Property Crime Rate2041.32019.01,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate176.0--268.2
Theft Rate1540.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate362.0--318.3

All rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report + Census Bureau population estimates.

Overall SafetyC-

233.7 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

296/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2041/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Little Rock

Violent crime in Little Rock is below the national average. The rate of 296.1 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2041.3 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,540 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Little Rock Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault176
066% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery71
01.1x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary215
080% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,540
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft362
01.1x national avgAvg: 318.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. Vertical marker = national average.

How Little Rock Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Little Rock
296.1
State
333.1
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Little Rock
2041.3
State
2019.0
National
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. National averages from 2023 FBI UCR data.

Frequently Asked Questions About Little Rock Safety

Is Little Rock safe?
Not especially. Little Rock earns a C- with a crime rate of 233.7 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Little Rock?
233.7 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 296.1 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2041.3 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Little Rock safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Little Rock's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,540 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Little Rock?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Little Rock generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Little Rock police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Little Rock?
Crime rates have held steady in Little Rock, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C- grade.
How does Little Rock compare to other cities in Arkansas?
Below average for the state. Little Rock ranks behind about 78% of Arkansas cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Little Rock to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Little Rock?
Bad. A C- grade and 233.7 per-thousand rate put Little Rock below 72% of US cities. Violent crime at 296 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Little Rock?
296.1 per 100,000, which is 19% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (176), robbery (71), and murder (6.0) per 100,000.

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2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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