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Safest Cities in Arkansas (2026 Rankings)

Updated October 2026 · Based on 2024 FBI UCR data

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 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data.

Avg Crime Rate
23.1per 1K
Below National Avg
12of 39 cities
Above National Avg
27of 39 cities

All 39 Cities Ranked by Safety

#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. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data.

Most Dangerous Cities in Arkansas

The highest crime rates among tracked cities in Arkansas. These cities have the most crime per capita based on FBI data.

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 Safety in Arkansas

What is the safest city in Arkansas?
As of 2026, 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 10 safest cities in Arkansas?
Based on 2026 FBI Uniform Crime Report data, the top 10 safest cities in Arkansas based on crime rate are: Farmington, Hot Springs, Batesville, Maumelle, Jonesboro, Blytheville, Cabot, Jacksonville, Mountain Home, Camden.
What is the most dangerous city in Arkansas?
Conway has the highest crime rate in Arkansas at 28.1 per 1,000 residents, earning a C safety grade.
What is the average crime rate in Arkansas?
The average crime rate across 39 tracked cities in Arkansas is 23.1 per 1,000 residents. The average violent crime rate is 406 per 100K and property crime averages 1906 per 100K.
Is Arkansas safe to live in?
Arkansas has a higher-than-average violent crime rate at 406 per 100K (national: 363.8). However, safety varies widely by city. Farmington earns a B- while Conway gets a C. 12 of 39 cities have crime rates at or below the national average.
How many cities are ranked in Arkansas?
39 cities in Arkansas are ranked using FBI Uniform Crime Report data. 12 have crime rates at or below the national average.
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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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