Is North Little Rock or Peoria Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, North Little Rock is safer than Peoria (Safety Score 3/100 vs 2/100), with a total crime rate of 5,494 per 100,000 versus 5,629 for Peoria — 2% lower. North Little Rock has higher rates in 3 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Peoria has a 57% lower rate.
North Little Rock — 5-Year Trend
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Peoria — 5-Year Trend
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North Little Rock, AR
Peoria, IL
Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | North Little Rock | Peoria | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 5,494.1 | 5,629.3 | -135.1 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 1,181.6 | 1,344.9 | -163.2 |
| Murder Rate | 29.5 | 12.8 | +16.7 |
| Rape Rate | 40.3 | 152.3 | -112.0 |
| Robbery Rate | 181.4 | 127.7 | +53.8 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 928.9 | 1,052.2 | -123.3 |
| Property Crime Rate | 4,312.5 | 4,284.4 | +28.1 |
| Burglary Rate | 601.7 | 1,441.5 | -839.8 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 3,189.8 | 2,066.1 | +1,123.7 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 521.0 | 776.8 | -255.8 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is North Little Rock or Peoria safer?
North Little Rock is safer with a total crime rate of 5,494 per 100K vs 5,629 for Peoria — a 2% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
North Little Rock has a violent crime rate of 1,181.6 per 100K while Peoria has 1,344.9. North Little Rock has lower violent crime.
About North Little Rock, AR
North Little Rock, Arkansas, separated from Little Rock by the Arkansas River, boasts a rich railroad history, including the Argenta Historic District. This city of over 60,000 residents lies primarily in Pulaski County. With a safety score of 3/100 and a population coverage of 64,487, North Little Rock has a total crime rate of 5,494.1 per 100,000 residents.
About Peoria, IL
Peoria, Illinois, a city on the Illinois River known for its Caterpillar Inc. headquarters, once boasted a thriving distillery industry before Prohibition. It's the largest city in its county, with a diverse population of nearly 110,000. With a safety score of 2/100 and a population coverage of 109,677, Peoria has a total crime rate of 5,629.3 per 100,000 residents.