Is Little Rock or Sherwood Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Sherwood is safer than Little Rock (Safety Score 27/100 vs 1/100), with a total crime rate of 2,571 per 100,000 versus 6,887 for Little Rock — 63% lower. Little Rock has higher rates in 0 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Sherwood has a 83% lower rate.
Note: Little Rock is 6.1x larger by coverage, which can affect crime rate comparisons. Larger cities tend to report higher rates due to density and more comprehensive reporting.
Little Rock — 5-Year Trend
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Sherwood — 5-Year Trend
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Little Rock, AR
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Little Rock | Sherwood | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 6,886.8 | 2,570.5 | +4,316.3 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 1,672.5 | 635.1 | +1,037.4 |
| Murder Rate | 17.6 | 3.0 | +14.6 |
| Rape Rate | 115.1 | 33.1 | +82.0 |
| Robbery Rate | 217.9 | 39.1 | +178.7 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 1,321.4 | 559.9 | +761.6 |
| Property Crime Rate | 5,214.3 | 1,935.4 | +3,278.9 |
| Burglary Rate | 937.1 | 286.0 | +651.2 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 3,823.8 | 1,453.8 | +2,370.0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 453.4 | 195.7 | +257.7 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Little Rock or Sherwood safer?
Sherwood is safer with a total crime rate of 2,571 per 100K vs 6,887 for Little Rock — a 63% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Little Rock has a violent crime rate of 1,672.5 per 100K while Sherwood has 635.1. Sherwood 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 Sherwood, AR
Sherwood, Arkansas, a suburb north of Little Rock, was once known as Jacksonville-Little Rock Road. This Pulaski County city is home to over 32,000 residents. With a safety score of 27/100 and a population coverage of 33,223, Sherwood has a total crime rate of 2,570.5 per 100,000 residents.