Moving from Little Rock, AR to Tacoma, WA?
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Is Little Rock or Tacoma Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, Tacoma is safer than Little Rock (Safety Score 1/100 vs 1/100), with a total crime rate of 6,667 per 100,000 versus 6,887 for Little Rock — 3% lower. Little Rock has higher rates in 2 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Tacoma has a 44% lower rate.
Quiz: which of these is SAFER than Little Rock, AR?
Little Rock — 5-Year Trend
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Tacoma — 5-Year Trend
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Little Rock | Tacoma | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 6,886.8 | 6,666.7 | +220.1 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 1,672.5 | 1,063.0 | +609.4 |
| Murder Rate | 17.6 | 9.8 | +7.8 |
| Rape Rate | 115.1 | 67.9 | +47.2 |
| Robbery Rate | 217.9 | 184.4 | +33.5 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 1,321.4 | 801.0 | +520.5 |
| Property Crime Rate | 5,214.3 | 5,603.6 | -389.4 |
| Burglary Rate | 937.1 | 669.7 | +267.4 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 3,823.8 | 3,521.3 | +302.5 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 453.4 | 1,412.6 | -959.3 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Moving from Little Rock, AR to Tacoma, WA?
An out-of-state move adds new driver's license, plates, voter registration and deadlines that differ by state. The Moving Checklist Planner dates every task from your move-in day — seven tabs for Google Sheets or Excel, $12 once.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Little Rock or Tacoma safer?
Tacoma is safer with a total crime rate of 6,667 per 100K vs 6,887 for Little Rock — a 3% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Little Rock has a violent crime rate of 1,672.5 per 100K while Tacoma has 1,063.0. Tacoma 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 Tacoma, WA
Tacoma, nestled on Commencement Bay, boasts a rich industrial past, once a major port for timber and rail. Today, this diverse city, home to over 200,000 residents, features a vibrant arts scene and stunning views of Mount Rainier. With a safety score of 1/100 and a population coverage of 223,980, Tacoma has a total crime rate of 6,666.7 per 100,000 residents.