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Is Little Rock or New York City Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, New York City is safer than Little Rock (Safety Score 19/100 vs 1/100), with a total crime rate of 3,040 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 New York City has a 78% lower rate.
Note: New York City is 40.6x 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 SAFER than Little Rock, AR?
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New York City — 5-Year Trend
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Little Rock | New York City | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 6,886.8 | 3,039.7 | +3,847.1 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 1,672.5 | 671.4 | +1,001.1 |
| Murder Rate | 17.6 | 3.9 | +13.7 |
| Rape Rate | 115.1 | 23.4 | +91.7 |
| Robbery Rate | 217.9 | 187.5 | +30.4 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 1,321.4 | 456.2 | +865.2 |
| Property Crime Rate | 5,214.3 | 2,368.3 | +2,846.0 |
| Burglary Rate | 937.1 | 154.7 | +782.4 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 3,823.8 | 2,015.0 | +1,808.8 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 453.4 | 198.5 | +254.8 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Little Rock or New York City safer?
New York City is safer with a total crime rate of 3,040 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 New York City has 671.4. New York City 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 New York City, NY
New York City, a global financial hub, sits at the mouth of the Hudson River. Home to the iconic Statue of Liberty, its five boroughs house over 8 million people, making it the most populous city in the United States. With a safety score of 19/100 and a population coverage of 8,299,271, New York City has a total crime rate of 3,039.7 per 100,000 residents.