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Is Little Rock or San Diego Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, San Diego is safer than Little Rock (Safety Score 38/100 vs 1/100), with a total crime rate of 2,082 per 100,000 versus 6,887 for Little Rock — 70% lower. Little Rock has higher rates in 0 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where San Diego has a 86% lower rate.
Note: San Diego is 6.8x 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 Diego | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 6,886.8 | 2,082.4 | +4,804.4 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 1,672.5 | 412.4 | +1,260.1 |
| Murder Rate | 17.6 | 2.5 | +15.1 |
| Rape Rate | 115.1 | 21.4 | +93.7 |
| Robbery Rate | 217.9 | 77.4 | +140.5 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 1,321.4 | 310.9 | +1,010.5 |
| Property Crime Rate | 5,214.3 | 1,670.0 | +3,544.3 |
| Burglary Rate | 937.1 | 187.4 | +749.7 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 3,823.8 | 1,087.1 | +2,736.7 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 453.4 | 395.5 | +57.8 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Moving from Little Rock, AR to San Diego, CA?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Little Rock or San Diego safer?
San Diego is safer with a total crime rate of 2,082 per 100K vs 6,887 for Little Rock — a 70% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Little Rock has a violent crime rate of 1,672.5 per 100K while San Diego has 412.4. San Diego 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 Diego, CA
San Diego, California, a major port city with a significant Hispanic population, sits on the Pacific Ocean just north of the Mexican border. Known for its mild climate and Balboa Park, it's also home to a large naval presence. With a safety score of 38/100 and a population coverage of 1,389,024, San Diego has a total crime rate of 2,082.4 per 100,000 residents.