Little Rock, AR has a F safety grade (0/100) with a violent crime rate of 1672 per 100,000, 375% above the national average.

FBI UCR 2024 Per-capita rates FBI UCR + NIBRS

Little Rock, AR Crime Rate & Safety

Violent and property crime rates per 100,000 residents, drawn directly from FBI Uniform Crime Reporting data. Compare against state and national averages.

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F
Safety grade
High Risk
1672
Violent / 100K
5214.3
Property / 100K
204K
Population
+375%
vs U.S. avg

The verdict

Little Rock earns an F safety grade: violent crime runs 375% above the U.S. average, placing it among the highest-crime cities in the country.

F
PlainCrime safety grade
+375%
violent crime vs. U.S. average
1st
percentile of 8,986 U.S. cities
5,214.3
property crimes per 100K

Crime data sourced from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting program, covering violent crime, property crime, and individual offense categories. Safety grades reflect a composite analysis of violent and property crime rates benchmarked against national averages. For context on how crime statistics are collected and what they mean for community safety, read our guide to understanding FBI crime data.

Is Little Rock, AR safe? Little Rock has a violent crime rate of 1672 per 100,000 residents in 2024, according to FBI Uniform Crime Report (UCR) data, 375% higher than the national average and 188% above the Arkansas average. The city receives a safety grade of F (High Risk). Property crime rate: 5214.3/100K. Population: 204,247.

FBI UCR Data Snapshot: Little Rock, AR

Little Rock, AR, reporting population 204,247 in 2024, recorded 3,415 violent crimes and 10,650 property crimes in the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program's Table 8 city-level submissions. The city's violent crime rate works out to 1672 per 100,000 residents, while the property crime rate reaches 5214.3 per 100,000. Combining those two rates against national benchmarks yields a composite safety grade of F (High Risk), scoring 0 out of 100.

Within the violent crime count, aggravated assault accounted for 2,699 incidents, robbery 445, murder 36, and rape 235 in 2024. Property crime splits into larceny-theft (7,810), burglary (1,914), motor vehicle theft (926), and arson (61). Larceny-theft and other property offenses typically dominate city crime counts, and larceny-theft leads Little Rock's mix at 55.5% of all Part I offenses.

Against the national violent crime average, Little Rock runs 375% above the US benchmark, and 188% above the Arkansas statewide rate. Translated to per-capita risk, the 2024 figures imply roughly a 1 in 15 statistical chance of being named in a crime report that year, narrowing to 1 in 60 for a violent offense. UCR figures reflect offenses reported to and submitted by local law enforcement and may undercount unreported crime.

These figures come from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) program, which compiles offenses voluntarily submitted by local law enforcement agencies. Rates are expressed per 100,000 residents so a small town and a large city sit on the same scale, 50 burglaries mean something very different in a town of 2,000 than in a city of 500,000. Two caveats matter when reading any city's numbers. First, a year with missing or partial agency reporting can understate true crime, so a sudden drop sometimes reflects a reporting gap rather than a real safety gain. Second, UCR counts reported offenses, not convictions, and many crimes are never reported at all. Treat a grade as one input among several, not a final verdict on a place.

Is Little Rock, AR Safe? Safety Assessment

Based on 2024 FBI crime data, Little Rock, AR receives a safety grade of F (High Risk) with a composite safety score of 0/100. Violent crime is 375% above the national average, indicating substantially higher risk than most US cities.

Your statistical chance of being a crime victim in Little Rock is approximately 1 in 15 , with a 1 in 60 chance of being a violent crime victim. The most common crime type is larceny-theft, accounting for 56% of all reported offenses.

Safety assessments are based on FBI UCR reported crime statistics. Actual safety varies by neighborhood, time of day, and individual circumstances. Crime reporting rates differ across jurisdictions.

Safety Overview

F 0/100
High Risk
Composite safety score
based on FBI UCR data
Violent Crime Rate
1672/100K
violent crimes per 100K residents
+375% vs US
Property Crime Rate
5214.3/100K
property crimes per 100K residents
+205% vs US
Total Crimes
14,065
reported in 2024
Population
204,247
2024 Census-based estimate

Crime Rate Breakdown, How Each Offense Compares

Each offense category's rate per 100,000 residents, benchmarked against the national average. Bars show the rate relative to the highest-rate offense in this city.

Murder 17.6/100K
Rape 115.1/100K
Robbery 217.9/100K
Aggravated Assault 1321.4/100K
Burglary 937.1/100K
Larceny-Theft 3823.8/100K
Motor Vehicle Theft 453.4/100K
Arson 29.9/100K

How this works: Each bar shows the offense rate per 100,000 residents relative to the most frequent offense in this city. ▲▼ indicators compare against the FBI UCR national rate for that offense category. A longer bar means a higher per-capita rate, it does not imply the city is dangerous; use it to understand the mix of crime types. Full methodology →

Crime Breakdown (2024)

Category Count Rate /100K
Violent Crime 3,415 1672
Murder 36 17.6
Rape 235 115.1
Robbery 445 217.9
Aggravated Assault 2,699 1321.4
Property Crime 10,650 5214.3
Burglary 1,914 937.1
Larceny-Theft 7,810 3823.8
Motor Vehicle Theft 926 453.4
Arson 61 29.9

Per-Capita Risk Assessment

Overall Crime Risk
1 in 15
Statistical chance of being a crime victim based on 2024 data
Violent Crime Risk
1 in 60
Statistical chance of being a violent crime victim

These are statistical averages based on reported crimes. Actual risk varies significantly by neighborhood, time of day, and individual circumstances.

Crime Type Distribution (2024)

Larceny-Theft 7,810 (55.5%)
Aggravated Assault 2,699 (19.2%)
Burglary 1,914 (13.6%)
Motor Vehicle Theft 926 (6.6%)
Robbery 445 (3.2%)
Rape 235 (1.7%)
Arson 61 (0.4%)
Murder 36 (0.3%)

Little Rock vs Arkansas vs National Average

Little Rock
Violent1672/100K
Property5214.3/100K
GradeF
Arkansas
Violent580.1/100K
Property1939.5/100K
National Average
Violent352/100K
Property1711/100K

How Little Rock ranks nationally

Little Rock vs. every U.S. city

Violent crime per 100,000 residents, FBI UCR 2024. Lower is safer.

1,672 1st percentile lower than 1% of 8,986 U.S. cities

0–100: 3,427 U.S. cities (38%). Below this entry. 100–200: 2,003 U.S. cities (22%). Below this entry. 200–300: 1,232 U.S. cities (14%). Below this entry. 300–400: 742 U.S. cities (8%). Below this entry. 400–500: 511 U.S. cities (6%). Below this entry. 500–600: 325 U.S. cities (4%). Below this entry. 600–700: 199 U.S. cities (2%). Below this entry. 700–800: 134 U.S. cities (1%). Below this entry. 800–900: 94 U.S. cities (1%). Below this entry. 900–1,000: 77 U.S. cities (1%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,100: 59 U.S. cities (1%). Below this entry. 1,100–1,200: 38 U.S. cities (0%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,300: 27 U.S. cities (0%). Below this entry. 1,300–1,400: 24 U.S. cities (0%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,500: 12 U.S. cities (0%). Below this entry. 1,500–1,600: 16 U.S. cities (0%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,700: 10 U.S. cities (0%). This entry sits in this band. 1,700–1,800: 12 U.S. cities (0%). Above this entry. 1,800–1,900: 11 U.S. cities (0%). Above this entry. 1,900–2,000: 4 U.S. cities (0%). Above this entry. 2,000+: 29 U.S. cities (0%). Above this entry. Little Rock 0 2,000+ every reporting city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a band of values; taller bars hold more U.S. cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program · 2024

Little Rock vs. nearby cities — violent vs. property crime. X axis violent crime per 100K, Y axis property crime per 100K, split by the national averages. 9 cities; the anchor city is ringed. Little Rock vs. nearby cities — violent vs. property crime SAFEST HIGHEST CRIME 230 1,806 Violent crime per 100K → 745 5,631 Property crime per 100K → Little Rock: 1,672 violent · 5,214 property per 100K · grade F Little Rock Fayetteville: 424 violent · 2,371 property per 100K · grade D Springdale: 491 violent · 1,921 property per 100K · grade D Fort Smith: 842 violent · 3,684 property per 100K · grade F Jonesboro: 720 violent · 3,045 property per 100K · grade F Rogers: 341 violent · 1,275 property per 100K · grade C Conway: 524 violent · 2,047 property per 100K · grade D North Little Rock: 1,180 violent · 4,313 property per 100K · grade F Bentonville: 255 violent · 828 property per 100K · grade B Safety grade A / B C D / F
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program · split lines are the U.S. national averages

Nearby Cities in Arkansas

Compare Little Rock against neighboring cities in the same state, or use our side-by-side compare tool to benchmark two cities directly.

Fayetteville
D
Pop: 104,089
Violent: 423.7/100K
Property: 2371/100K
Springdale
D
Pop: 91,630
Violent: 491.1/100K
Property: 1920.8/100K
Fort Smith
F
Pop: 89,977
Violent: 842.4/100K
Property: 3684.3/100K
Jonesboro
F
Pop: 81,256
Violent: 719.9/100K
Property: 3044.7/100K
Rogers
C
Pop: 75,307
Violent: 341.3/100K
Property: 1274.8/100K

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the crime rate in Little Rock, AR? ▼
Little Rock has a violent crime rate of 1672 per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 5214.3 per 100,000, based on 2024 FBI UCR data.
Is Little Rock, AR safe? ▼
Little Rock receives a safety grade of F (High Risk), with a safety score of 0/100. The violent crime rate is 375% above the national average and 188% above the Arkansas average.
What is the population of Little Rock, AR? ▼
The reporting population for Little Rock is 204,247 as of 2024.
How many crimes were reported in Little Rock? ▼
In 2024, Little Rock reported 3,415 violent crimes and 10,650 property crimes, for a total of 14,065 reported offenses.
What are the odds of being a crime victim in Little Rock? ▼
Based on 2024 data, the statistical chance of being a crime victim in Little Rock is approximately 1 in 15, with a 1 in 60 chance of being a violent crime victim. These are statistical averages and actual risk varies by neighborhood and circumstance.
What is the most common crime in Little Rock? ▼
The most common crime type in Little Rock is larceny-theft, accounting for 55.5% of all reported crimes (7,810 incidents in 2024).

Understanding Crime Data

►
Understanding Crime Rates
How per-capita rates are calculated and what they mean
 ►
Violent vs Property Crime
Key differences between crime categories
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FBI Crime Stats Explained
How the FBI collects and reports UCR data
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Crime, Housing & Schools
How safety connects to housing costs and school quality

Data as of 2024. Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program.

Crime rates are calculated per 100,000 population. Not all agencies report complete data. FBI Crime in the United States (CIUS) Table 8. Population figures referenced from U.S. Census Bureau estimates where noted; state-level comparisons cross-check against state UCR programs. Verify with FBI.gov UCR, Census.gov QuickFacts, and HUD.gov fair-market rents.

Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.

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