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Is Little Rock or San Antonio Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, San Antonio is safer than Little Rock (Safety Score 3/100 vs 1/100), with a total crime rate of 5,219 per 100,000 versus 6,887 for Little Rock — 24% lower. Little Rock has higher rates in 1 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in violent crime, where San Antonio has a 64% lower rate.
Note: San Antonio is 7.4x 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?
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Little Rock | San Antonio | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 6,886.8 | 5,219.0 | +1,667.8 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 1,672.5 | 595.3 | +1,077.2 |
| Murder Rate | 17.6 | 8.4 | +9.2 |
| Rape Rate | 115.1 | 83.7 | +31.4 |
| Robbery Rate | 217.9 | 108.4 | +109.5 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 1,321.4 | 393.7 | +927.7 |
| Property Crime Rate | 5,214.3 | 4,623.6 | +590.6 |
| Burglary Rate | 937.1 | 495.6 | +441.5 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 3,823.8 | 3,291.8 | +532.0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 453.4 | 836.3 | -382.9 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Little Rock or San Antonio safer?
San Antonio is safer with a total crime rate of 5,219 per 100K vs 6,887 for Little Rock — a 24% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Little Rock has a violent crime rate of 1,672.5 per 100K while San Antonio has 595.3. San Antonio 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 San Antonio, TX
San Antonio, a South Texas city famed for the Alamo, sits along the Balcones Escarpment. Its population is predominantly Hispanic, reflecting a rich blend of cultures. With a safety score of 3/100 and a population coverage of 1,514,458, San Antonio has a total crime rate of 5,219.0 per 100,000 residents.