Arkansas Crime Rate & Safety (2024)
FBI-verified crime statistics | Population: 1,469,443 | 0 reporting agencies
Violent Crime Rate
Property Crime Rate
Total Crime Rate
Arkansas Crime Overview
In 2024, Arkansas reported a total crime rate of 3,626.3 per 100,000 residents — 32% above the national average of 2,752.3. This ranks Arkansas #42 out of 50 states (safest first).
The most elevated crime category in Arkansas is aggravated assault at 1.9x the national rate.
Compared to the previous year, Arkansas's crime rate decreased by 12%, with violent crime down 8%.
Within the state, Centerton is the safest city (crime rate: 385), while Little Rock has the highest rate (6,887).
Crime Breakdown
| Crime Type | Incidents | Rate per 100K | National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 11,417 | 777.0 | 473.3 |
| Murder | 147 | 10.0 | 6.2 |
| Rape | 1,089 | 74.1 | 43.4 |
| Robbery | 1,041 | 70.8 | 93.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 9,129 | 621.3 | 330.0 |
| Property Crime | 41,869 | 2,849.3 | 2,279.1 |
| Burglary | 6,911 | 470.3 | 287.8 |
| Larceny-Theft | 31,397 | 2,136.7 | 1,638.9 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3,561 | 242.3 | 352.4 |
| Arson | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Cities in Arkansas by Crime Rate
Cities ranked from safest to most dangerous (population 10,000+).
| # | City | Population | Total Crime Rate | Violent Crime Rate | Safety Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Centerton | 26,233 | 385.0 | 144.9 | 93/100 |
| 2 | Farmington | 10,608 | 593.9 | 235.7 | 89/100 |
| 3 | Bella Vista | 33,122 | 691.4 | 202.3 | 87/100 |
| 4 | Lowell | 12,036 | 897.3 | 257.6 | 83/100 |
| 5 | Bentonville | 61,109 | 1,083.3 | 255.3 | 80/100 |
| 6 | Rogers | 75,307 | 1,617.4 | 342.6 | 70/100 |
| 7 | Cabot | 27,405 | 1,667.6 | 354.0 | 69/100 |
| 8 | Russellville | 29,467 | 1,734.1 | 349.5 | 68/100 |
| 9 | Siloam Springs | 19,985 | 1,851.4 | 495.4 | 66/100 |
| 10 | Batesville | 11,623 | 1,910.0 | 447.4 | 65/100 |
| 11 | Harrison | 13,524 | 2,107.4 | 318.0 | 61/100 |
| 12 | Arkadelphia | 10,222 | 2,132.7 | 293.5 | 61/100 |
| 13 | Bryant | 22,262 | 2,232.5 | 175.2 | 59/100 |
| 14 | Springdale | 91,630 | 2,413.0 | 492.2 | 56/100 |
| 15 | Van Buren | 24,446 | 2,519.8 | 474.5 | 54/100 |
| 16 | Mountain Home | 13,427 | 2,532.2 | 275.6 | 53/100 |
| 17 | Sherwood | 33,223 | 2,570.5 | 635.1 | 53/100 |
| 18 | Conway | 71,417 | 2,570.8 | 523.7 | 53/100 |
| 19 | Searcy | 24,108 | 2,667.2 | 398.2 | 51/100 |
| 20 | Benton | 38,408 | 2,679.1 | 414.0 | 51/100 |
| 21 | Fayetteville | 104,089 | 2,794.7 | 423.7 | 49/100 |
| 22 | Marion | 13,619 | 2,871.0 | 778.3 | 47/100 |
| 23 | Magnolia | 10,650 | 3,042.3 | 788.7 | 44/100 |
| 24 | Malvern | 11,155 | 3,056.9 | 654.4 | 44/100 |
| 25 | Jonesboro | 81,256 | 3,764.7 | 720.0 | 31/100 |
| 26 | Paragould | 30,814 | 3,813.2 | 915.2 | 30/100 |
| 27 | Forrest City | 12,332 | 4,030.2 | 1,175.8 | 26/100 |
| 28 | Texarkana | 29,173 | 4,397.9 | 822.7 | 20/100 |
| 29 | Fort Smith | 89,977 | 4,527.8 | 843.6 | 17/100 |
| 30 | Hot Springs | 38,001 | 4,702.5 | 539.5 | 14/100 |
| 31 | El Dorado | 16,603 | 4,806.4 | 1,319.0 | 12/100 |
| 32 | Jacksonville | 28,958 | 4,914.0 | 953.1 | 10/100 |
| 33 | Camden | 10,025 | 5,147.1 | 1,097.3 | 6/100 |
| 34 | North Little Rock | 64,487 | 5,494.1 | 1,181.6 | 1/100 |
| 35 | Blytheville | 12,354 | 5,779.5 | 1,359.9 | 1/100 |
| 36 | Pine Bluff | 38,524 | 6,128.7 | 1,580.8 | 1/100 |
| 37 | West Memphis | 23,617 | 6,584.2 | 1,926.6 | 1/100 |
| 38 | Little Rock | 204,247 | 6,886.8 | 1,672.5 | 1/100 |
Arkansas Crime Rate Trends
| Year | Population | Total Crime Rate | Violent Crime Rate | Property Crime Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,469,443 | 3,626.3 | 777.0 | 2,849.3 |
| 2023 | 1,451,236 | 4,118.5 | 844.5 | 3,274.0 |
| 2022 | 1,421,868 | 4,457.9 | 887.1 | 3,570.8 |
| 2021 | 1,391,350 | 4,642.8 | 959.1 | 3,683.7 |
| 2020 | 1,381,140 | 4,739.9 | 936.5 | 3,803.4 |
| 2019 | 1,293,730 | 4,975.4 | 812.3 | 4,163.1 |
Arkansas vs Neighboring States
How does Arkansas's crime rate compare to its neighbors?
| State | Total Crime Rate | Violent Crime Rate | Property Crime Rate | vs Arkansas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | 3,626.3 | 777.0 | 2,849.3 | — |
| Mississippi | 2,336.5 | 242.6 | 2,093.9 | -35.6% |
| Texas | 2,965.7 | 467.4 | 2,498.3 | -18.2% |
| Oklahoma | 2,983.5 | 533.0 | 2,450.4 | -17.7% |
| Missouri | 3,621.5 | 679.8 | 2,941.8 | -0.1% |
| Tennessee | 4,198.5 | 916.8 | 3,281.7 | +15.8% |
| Louisiana | 4,632.6 | 941.0 | 3,691.6 | +27.8% |
Among neighboring states, Mississippi has the lowest crime rate (2,337 per 100K). Louisiana has the highest (4,633 per 100K).