The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Downtown Little Rock, Little Rock, AR: Crime Maps and Statistics

Crime per Capita in Downtown Little Rock

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Downtown Little Rock.

 

Downtown Little Rock, Little Rock, AR Map of Crime Rates
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F

Overall Crime Grade™

F
F
Other Crime Grade
F

$16.8 million

Cost of Crime™ for Downtown Little Rock, Little Rock, AR

In 2025, crime will cost $4,287 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Downtown Little Rock in green, the most dangerous in red, and moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted based on both the type and severity of the crime. For more information on how to interpret our crime maps, see the Interpreting the Crime Maps section below.

Is Downtown Little Rock, Little Rock, AR Safe?

The F grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US neighborhood. Downtown Little Rock ranks in the 1st percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 1% of neighborhoods but less safe than 99%. This analysis applies only to Downtown Little Rock's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby neighborhoods.

The crime rate in Downtown Little Rock is 152.6 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Downtown Little Rock Residents generally consider the south part of the neighborhood to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Downtown Little Rock varies by area - ranging from 1 in 2 in the north areas to 1 in 11 in the south.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northeast parts of Downtown Little Rock, Little Rock, AR see the most incidents - about 311 per year. In contrast, the north part of the neighborhood has the fewest, with approximately 60 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Downtown Little Rock, Little Rock, AR

The total projected cost of crime in Downtown Little Rock for 2025 is $16,811,944. This translates to approximately $2,171 per resident and $4,287 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 4.3% of the median household income in Downtown Little Rock. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 53.9%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 35.4%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 10.6%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Downtown Little Rock Compared to Other Neighborhoods?

Downtown Little Rock, Little Rock, AR: $2171
Stephens, Little Rock, AR: $1970
Woodland Edge, Little Rock, AR: $604
Arkansas: $729
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Downtown Little Rock is $2,171 per year, which is $1,707 more than the national average and $1,442 more than Little Rock's city average. Below we compare neighborhoods similar to Downtown Little Rock:
  • In Stephens, Little Rock, AR, crime costs $1,970 per person, which is $202 less than in Downtown Little Rock.
  • In Woodland Edge, Little Rock, AR, crime costs $604 per person, which is $1,567 less than in Downtown Little Rock

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Downtown Little Rock for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Downtown Little Rock
Cost per Downtown Little Rock Resident
Murder
$4.47 million
$577
Rape/Sexual Assault
$638,402
$82
Robbery
$309,972
$40
Assault
$4.58 million
$591
Kidnapping
$140,223
$18
Vehicle Theft
$989,552
$128
Burglary
$733,639
$95
Theft
$3.11 million
$401
Arson
$31,689
$4
Vandalism
$1.34 million
$173
Animal Cruelty
$2,563
$0
Drug Crimes
$448,513
$58
Identity Theft
$21,493
$3
Total Cost of Crime
$16,811,944
$2,171

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Downtown Little Rock, Little Rock, AR

CrimeGrade primarily focuses on tangible costs, but the true impact of crime extends beyond economic. Pain and suffering for victims and their families are difficult to quantify, but research-based methodologies help estimate these effects. Using these methodologies, we calculate that the intangible cost of crime in Downtown Little Rock totals $33,943,695 ($4,384 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $50,755,639 ($6,555 per resident). All Cost of Crime facts are based on scholarly research done on the cost of crime. Read more about our methodology here.

Interpreting the Crime Maps

When interpreting the Downtown Little Rock crime map, keep in mind that crime rates are measured per resident. Areas with high visitor traffic, such as shopping districts, may appear to have higher crime rates simply because more crimes occur where people gather - even if few residents live there. For example, the northeast part of the neighborhood has more retail establishments, which can artificially inflate crime rates in that area. Red areas on the map do not necessarily mean a neighborhood is unsafe for residents.

More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports always look like high-crime locations due to the large number of people and the low population nearby. Parks and designated recreational areas, of which Downtown Little Rock has 19, have the same problem. Of Downtown Little Rock’s 7,743 residents, few live near recreational areas. Because many people visit, crime rates may appear higher even for safe parks. Crime occurs where people gather, whether they live there or not. Before assuming an area is unsafe, consider both per-capita crime rates and total crime counts, as well as the types of destinations nearby.

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Downtown Little Rock Crime Breakdown

The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 Downtown Little Rock residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
20.59
Robbery
1.273
Rape
1.360
Murder
0.3072
Total Violent Crime
23.53 (F)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
77.49
Vehicle Theft
8.253
Burglary
10.45
Arson
0.1695
Total Property Crime
96.36 (F)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.2987
Drug Crimes
7.831
Vandalism
24.22
Identity Theft
0.3586
Animal Cruelty
0.0447
Total "Other" Rate
32.76 (F)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods

Compared to surrounding neighborhoods, the rate of crime in Downtown Little Rock is higher. The table below shows Crime Grades for neighborhoods close to Downtown Little Rock.

Nearby Neighborhood
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
F
F
F
F
F
F
D-
D
D-
F
F
F
D
D+
D
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
D-
F
D-
D
D-
D-
D-
D-

Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations

Downtown Little Rock is higher versus other neighborhoods of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in neighborhoods with comparable overall population in the neighborhood‘s boundaries.

Similar Neighborhood
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
C-
B
B
B-
A-
A-
D-
C
C
D
D-
D-
C
C+
C+
B
A-
A-
B-
C
C
A
C+
C+
C
C
C
C-
C-
C-

Considering only the crime rate, Downtown Little Rock is less safe than the Arkansas state average and less safe than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Downtown Little Rock, Little Rock, AR average SchoolGrade of F, with 20% actual proficiency versus 23% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Downtown Little Rock schools on SchoolGrade

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