Is Little Rock, AR Safe? 2026 Crime Rates & Safety Report
Key facts
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Little Rock, Arkansas reported 1,201.54 aggravated assault offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 5.23 times the national reference of 229.56 per 100,000 and 971.98 per 100,000 above that reference, with 2,436 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
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Little Rock, Arkansas reported 685.12 burglary offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 3.64 times the national reference of 188.15 per 100,000 and 496.97 per 100,000 above that reference, with 1,389 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
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Little Rock, Arkansas reported 171.65 robbery offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 3.56 times the national reference of 48.24 per 100,000 and 123.41 per 100,000 above that reference, with 348 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
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Little Rock, Arkansas reported 3,002.88 larceny-theft offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 2.71 times the national reference of 1,106.97 per 100,000 and 1,895.91 per 100,000 above that reference, with 6,088 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
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Little Rock, Arkansas reported 318.14 motor vehicle theft offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 1.65 times the national reference of 193.00 per 100,000 and 125.14 per 100,000 above that reference, with 645 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
Quick answer
In the Safety Atlas 2026 public safety index, Little Rock, AR has an adjusted safety score of 3.36 out of 100. It ranks #3 in this comparison set out of the 3 jurisdictions in the current scored comparison set in Arkansas. Its overall crime trajectory is currently classified as stable.
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2026 edition, FBI source year 2025.
Every number on this page ships in the Arkansas workbook.
Key Public Safety Indicators
Reported rates per 100,000 residents; national references shown alongside.
| Offense Class | Annual Count | Rate per 100K | National Avg | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robbery | 348 | 171.65 | 48.24 |
3.56× national |
| Aggravated Assault | 2436 | 1201.54 | 229.56 |
5.23× national |
| Burglary | 1389 | 685.12 | 188.15 |
3.64× national |
| Larceny-theft | 6088 | 3002.88 | 1106.97 |
2.71× national |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 645 | 318.14 | 193.0 |
1.65× national |
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What drives Little Rock's safety score?
Little Rock ranks in the bottom quarter of the 3 jurisdictions in the current scored comparison set in Arkansas, ahead of approximately 0% of that scored set. The profile uses a reporting population of 202,739 and source-year data through 2025; it is a citywide agency-level comparison, not a neighborhood forecast.
The strongest of the three score components is Personal Safety at 4.05, while Community Order is lowest at 2.29. The 1.76-point spread shows why the composite should be read by component instead of as a single absolute claim about safety.
Among the five public offense indicators, Aggravated Assault is highest relative to its national reference at 1201.54 per 100,000 (5.23× the national rate). Motor Vehicle Theft is lowest on the same relative basis at 318.14 per 100,000 (1.65× national).
Coverage check: 18 of 18 tracked offense classes have reportable values in this profile. Missing values are not converted to zero.
Public indicator mix
Little Rock, Arkansas recorded 6,088 larceny-theft offenses in 2025, 55.8% of the 10,906 reports across its five public indicators, compared with 348 robbery reports (3.2%); this share covers only those five indicators, excluding other offense classes.
Little Rock, Arkansas recorded 2,436 aggravated assault offenses in 2025, 22.3% of the 10,906 reports across its five public indicators, compared with 348 robbery reports (3.2%); this share covers only those five indicators, excluding other offense classes.
Little Rock, Arkansas recorded 1,389 burglary offenses in 2025, 12.7% of the 10,906 reports across its five public indicators, compared with 348 robbery reports (3.2%); this share covers only those five indicators, excluding other offense classes.
Little Rock, Arkansas uses a reporting population of 202,739 residents and has values for 18 of the 18 tracked offense classes (100.0%) in its 2025 profile; coverage describes available classes rather than the share of residents reporting crime.
Little Rock, Arkansas has an adjusted score of 3.36 points out of 100 versus 35.14 in Fayetteville, Arkansas, a difference of 31.78 points below that displayed state peer in the 2025 source-year profile; Little Rock ranks 3 of 3 scored jurisdictions in the published state comparison set.
Little Rock, Arkansas has an adjusted score of 3.36 points out of 100 versus 21.9 in Fort Smith, Arkansas, a difference of 18.54 points below that displayed state peer in the 2025 source-year profile; Little Rock ranks 3 of 3 scored jurisdictions in the published state comparison set.
Detailed Crime Class Breakdown
Additional tracked offense classes
- Homicide
- Rape
- Kidnapping/Abduction
- Human Trafficking
- Arson
- Theft From Building
- Theft From Motor Vehicle
- Simple Assault
- Intimidation
- Stolen Property Offenses
- Vandalism
- Weapon Law Violations
- Drug/Narcotic Violations
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Little Rock safe compared to other places in Arkansas?
Little Rock is classified as having low relative safety in the 2026 Safety Atlas Index. It has an adjusted safety score of 3.36 out of 100 and ranks #3 in this comparison set out of the 3 jurisdictions in the current scored comparison set in Arkansas.
What is the crime rate in Little Rock?
Public offense rates are listed above.
What is Little Rock's safety rating?
Little Rock's safety rating in the 2026 Safety Atlas Index is 3.36 out of 100, which ranks #3 in this comparison set out of the 3 jurisdictions in the current scored comparison set in Arkansas. Its overall crime trajectory is currently classified as stable, using source-year data through 2025.
What is the safest neighborhood in Little Rock?
This profile covers the reporting jurisdiction; consult local sources for neighborhood detail.
Why are some crime statistics locked for Little Rock?
Full offense series: state workbook.
Reading notes
Safety Atlas methodology · 2026 coverage report
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Primary Source Data Integrity
- Crime Counts: FBI National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS) database.
- Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimate boundaries.
- Methodology: Adjusted per-capita normalization with small-sample relief controls. View our complete Methodology Documentation.