Safest Cities in Arkansas 2024
Average Crime Rate
National Average
Combined Population
Overview: Safest Cities in Arkansas
These 20 cities have the lowest crime rates in Arkansas, based on 2024 FBI data. The safest cities average just 3,242 crimes per 100,000 residents — -18% below the national average of 2,752.
The top 3 safest cities are Centerton (AR, crime rate: 385), Bella Vista (AR, crime rate: 691), and Bentonville (AR, crime rate: 1,083).
Full Rankings
| # | City | State | Population | Total Crime Rate | Violent Crime Rate | Property Crime Rate | Safety Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Centerton | AR | 26,233 | 385.0 | 144.9 | 240.2 | 93/100 |
| 2 | Bella Vista | AR | 33,122 | 691.4 | 202.3 | 489.1 | 87/100 |
| 3 | Bentonville | AR | 61,109 | 1,083.3 | 255.3 | 828.0 | 80/100 |
| 4 | Rogers | AR | 75,307 | 1,617.4 | 342.6 | 1,274.8 | 70/100 |
| 5 | Cabot | AR | 27,405 | 1,667.6 | 354.0 | 1,313.6 | 69/100 |
| 6 | Russellville | AR | 29,467 | 1,734.1 | 349.5 | 1,384.6 | 68/100 |
| 7 | Springdale | AR | 91,630 | 2,413.0 | 492.2 | 1,920.8 | 56/100 |
| 8 | Sherwood | AR | 33,223 | 2,570.5 | 635.1 | 1,935.4 | 53/100 |
| 9 | Conway | AR | 71,417 | 2,570.8 | 523.7 | 2,047.1 | 53/100 |
| 10 | Benton | AR | 38,408 | 2,679.1 | 414.0 | 2,265.2 | 51/100 |
| 11 | Fayetteville | AR | 104,089 | 2,794.7 | 423.7 | 2,371.1 | 49/100 |
| 12 | Jonesboro | AR | 81,256 | 3,764.7 | 720.0 | 3,044.7 | 31/100 |
| 13 | Paragould | AR | 30,814 | 3,813.2 | 915.2 | 2,898.0 | 30/100 |
| 14 | Texarkana | AR | 29,173 | 4,397.9 | 822.7 | 3,575.2 | 20/100 |
| 15 | Fort Smith | AR | 89,977 | 4,527.8 | 843.6 | 3,684.3 | 17/100 |
| 16 | Hot Springs | AR | 38,001 | 4,702.5 | 539.5 | 4,163.1 | 14/100 |
| 17 | Jacksonville | AR | 28,958 | 4,914.0 | 953.1 | 3,960.9 | 10/100 |
| 18 | North Little Rock | AR | 64,487 | 5,494.1 | 1,181.6 | 4,312.5 | 1/100 |
| 19 | Pine Bluff | AR | 38,524 | 6,128.7 | 1,580.8 | 4,547.8 | 1/100 |
| 20 | Little Rock | AR | 204,247 | 6,886.8 | 1,672.5 | 5,214.3 | 1/100 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the safest city in Arkansas?
Centerton, AR is the safest city in Arkansas with a total crime rate of 385.0 per 100,000 residents in 2024.
How are the safest cities determined?
Cities are ranked by total crime rate (violent + property crime) per 100,000 residents using 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data. Only cities with 25,000+ residents are included.
What crime rate is considered safe?
Cities on this list average 3,242 crimes per 100,000 residents, well below the national average of 2,752. Generally, a rate under 2,000 per 100K is considered low.