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Is North Little Rock, Arkansas Safe?

Population 65,120 · Safer than 11% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

With a violent crime rate close to the national average, North Little Rock faces real safety challenges. It earns a D- grade and ranks below 89% of US cities. Theft is the most common offense at 2,162 per 100K, which is well above the national average.

North Little Rock Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricNorth Little RockArkansas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate398.0333.1363.8
Property Crime Rate2506.32019.01,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate307.0--268.2
Theft Rate2162.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate224.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD-

290.4 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

398/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2506/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for North Little Rock

Violent crime in North Little Rock is close to the national average. The rate of 398.0 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2506.3 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 2,162 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Assault is notable at 307 per 100K, above the national 268.2.

North Little Rock Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault307
01.1x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery94
01.5x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary390
01.4x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft2,162
01.5x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft224
070% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How North Little Rock Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

North Little Rock
398.0
State
333.1
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

North Little Rock
2506.3
State
2019.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About North Little Rock Safety

Is North Little Rock safe?
Not especially. North Little Rock earns a D- with a crime rate of 290.4 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs close to the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in North Little Rock?
290.4 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 398.0 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2506.3 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is North Little Rock safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. North Little Rock's D- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (2,162 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in North Little Rock?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in North Little Rock generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the North Little Rock police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in North Little Rock?
Crime rates have held steady in North Little Rock, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D- grade.
How does North Little Rock compare to other cities in Arkansas?
Below average for the state. North Little Rock ranks behind about 81% of Arkansas cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.4x the national rate.
How safe is North Little Rock to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in North Little Rock?
Bad. A D- grade and 290.4 per-thousand rate put North Little Rock below 89% of US cities. Violent crime at 398 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in North Little Rock?
398.0 per 100,000, which is 9% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (307), robbery (94), and murder (3.0) 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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