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Little Rock vs Malvern Crime Comparison

Side-by-side crime rates, safety scores, and trends based on FBI data.

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Is Little Rock or Malvern Safer?

According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, Malvern is safer than Little Rock (Safety Score 19/100 vs 1/100), with a total crime rate of 3,057 per 100,000 versus 6,887 for Little Rock — 56% lower. Little Rock has higher rates in 0 of 7 crime categories.

The biggest difference is in murder, where Malvern has a 100% lower rate.

Note: Little Rock is 18.3x larger by coverage, which can affect crime rate comparisons. Larger cities tend to report higher rates due to density and more comprehensive reporting.

Quiz: which of these is MORE DANGEROUS than Little Rock, AR?

Little Rock — 5-Year Trend

Increasing Violent Decreasing Property Decreasing Total

Malvern — 4-Year Trend

Decreasing Violent Decreasing Property Decreasing Total

Little Rock, AR

Little Rock, AR
Safety Score 1/100
Coverage 204,247
Total Crime Rate 6,886.8
Category Wins 0/7

Malvern, AR

Malvern, AR
Safety Score 19/100
Coverage 11,155
Total Crime Rate 3,056.9
Category Wins 7/7

Detailed Crime Rate Comparison

Crime Type Little Rock Malvern Difference
Total Crime Rate 6,886.8 3,056.9 +3,829.8
Violent Crime Rate 1,672.5 654.4 +1,018.1
Murder Rate 17.6 0.0 +17.6
Rape Rate 115.1 107.6 +7.5
Robbery Rate 217.9 26.9 +191.0
Aggravated Assault Rate 1,321.4 520.0 +801.5
Property Crime Rate 5,214.3 2,402.5 +2,811.8
Burglary Rate 937.1 806.8 +130.3
Larceny-Theft Rate 3,823.8 1,470.2 +2,353.6
Motor Vehicle Theft Rate 453.4 125.5 +327.9

All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Little Rock or Malvern safer?

Malvern is safer with a total crime rate of 3,057 per 100K vs 6,887 for Little Rock — a 56% difference.

How do violent crime rates compare?

Little Rock has a violent crime rate of 1,672.5 per 100K while Malvern has 654.4. Malvern has lower violent crime.

About Little Rock, AR

Little Rock, Arkansas, a city along the Arkansas River, is notable as the site of the 1957 Central High School desegregation crisis. Its population is approximately 203,000, serving as the state capital and a regional hub for commerce and transportation. With a safety score of 1/100 and a population coverage of 204,247, Little Rock has a total crime rate of 6,886.8 per 100,000 residents.

About Malvern, AR

Malvern, known as the "Brick Capital of the World," is a Hot Spring County seat in central Arkansas. Its population is approximately 10,000 residents, with a median age of 37. With a safety score of 19/100 and a population coverage of 11,155, Malvern has a total crime rate of 3,056.9 per 100,000 residents.

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