Moving from Little Rock, AR to Pine Bluff, AR?
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Is Little Rock or Pine Bluff Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, Pine Bluff is safer than Little Rock (Safety Score 2/100 vs 1/100), with a total crime rate of 6,129 per 100,000 versus 6,887 for Little Rock — 11% lower. Little Rock has higher rates in 3 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where Pine Bluff has a 56% lower rate.
Note: Little Rock is 5.3x 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
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Pine Bluff — 5-Year Trend
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Little Rock | Pine Bluff | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 6,886.8 | 6,128.7 | +758.1 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 1,672.5 | 1,580.8 | +91.7 |
| Murder Rate | 17.6 | 36.3 | -18.7 |
| Rape Rate | 115.1 | 51.9 | +63.1 |
| Robbery Rate | 217.9 | 96.0 | +121.8 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 1,321.4 | 1,396.5 | -75.1 |
| Property Crime Rate | 5,214.3 | 4,547.8 | +666.5 |
| Burglary Rate | 937.1 | 973.4 | -36.3 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 3,823.8 | 2,969.6 | +854.2 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 453.4 | 604.8 | -151.5 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Moving from Little Rock, AR to Pine Bluff, AR?
The Moving Checklist Planner turns your move-in date into a dated checklist, packing inventory and budget — seven tabs for Google Sheets or Excel, $12 once.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Little Rock or Pine Bluff safer?
Pine Bluff is safer with a total crime rate of 6,129 per 100K vs 6,887 for Little Rock — a 11% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Little Rock has a violent crime rate of 1,672.5 per 100K while Pine Bluff has 1,580.8. Pine Bluff 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 Pine Bluff, AR
Pine Bluff, a city in southeast Arkansas along the Arkansas River, is home to the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, a historically black university. Its economy has historically relied on agriculture and timber. With a safety score of 2/100 and a population coverage of 38,524, Pine Bluff has a total crime rate of 6,128.7 per 100,000 residents.