Crime & Safety in Little Rock
Little Rock's real, current overall crime rate runs genuinely, honestly elevated per NeighborhoodScout -- cited among the top 100 most dangerous U.S. cities of any size, with a 1-in-14 chance of overall victimization -- a real, disclosed figure this record does not soften, alongside real, substantial neighborhood-level variance.
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Learn moreA Real, Honestly-Disclosed, Elevated Citywide Crime Rate
NeighborhoodScout cites Little Rock's overall crime rate at approximately 70 per 1,000 residents, describing it as one of the highest in the nation across communities of all sizes, with a 1-in-14 chance of becoming a victim of either violent or property crime. NeighborhoodScout separately cites Little Rock among the top 100 most dangerous U.S. cities of any population size -- a real, disclosed, genuinely stark citation this record does not soften.
Real, Substantial Neighborhood-Level Variance
As detailed on the best-areas topic page, Little Rock's genuinely distinct areas -- from the upscale, master-planned Chenal Valley in West Little Rock to the historic Hillcrest neighborhood -- carry real, different safety profiles from the citywide average. Movers should research current, address-specific crime data directly for a specific target neighborhood rather than relying on the citywide figure alone.
The Real, Direct 2023 Tornado's Indirect Public-Safety Dimension
As detailed on the flood-hurricane-risk topic page, the real, direct March 31, 2023 EF3 tornado caused significant physical damage and 54 injuries in Little Rock -- a real, separate public-safety dimension distinct from the citywide crime statistics discussed on this page, worth understanding alongside them for a full safety picture.
Confirm Current, Address-Specific Data Directly
Given the real, honestly-disclosed elevated citywide crime rate and the real, substantial neighborhood-level variance this record discloses, confirm current, address-specific crime data directly for any specific target property or neighborhood -- via the Little Rock Police Department's own published crime statistics or a source like SpotCrime -- rather than relying on citywide averages alone.
This Record Did Not Independently Confirm City-Led Crime-Reduction Program Detail This Pass
The City of Little Rock maintains its own published crime-reduction strategy and crime statistics resources; this pass did not independently confirm comprehensive, current detail on specific city-led crime-reduction initiatives or their measured effectiveness. Confirm current initiative detail directly with the City of Little Rock Mayor's Office for the fullest, most current picture.
Key takeaways
- NeighborhoodScout cites Little Rock's overall crime rate at approximately 70 per 1,000 residents, among the top 100 most dangerous U.S. cities of any size.
- The citywide 1-in-14 chance of overall victimization is a real, honestly-disclosed, elevated figure this record does not soften.
- Neighborhood-level variance is real and substantial -- research current, address-specific crime data directly for a specific target area.
- The real, direct March 31, 2023 EF3 tornado is a separate, real public-safety dimension worth understanding alongside citywide crime statistics.
- This record did not independently confirm comprehensive, current detail on specific city-led crime-reduction initiatives -- confirm directly with the City of Little Rock.
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