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

Crime per Capita in North Little Rock

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

 

North Little Rock, AR Map of Crime Rates
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Overall Crime Grade™

F
F
Other Crime Grade
F

$79.4 million

Cost of Crime™ for North Little Rock, AR

In 2025, crime will cost $2,724 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in North 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 North Little Rock, AR Safe?

The F grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US city. North Little Rock ranks in the 3rd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 3% of cities but less safe than 97%. This analysis applies only to North Little Rock's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in North Little Rock is 74.05 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. North Little Rock Residents generally consider the northwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in North Little Rock varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 7 in the south neighborhoods to 1 in 20 in the northwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northeast parts of North Little Rock, AR see the most incidents - about 704 per year. In contrast, the southwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 153 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in North Little Rock, AR

The total projected cost of crime in North Little Rock for 2025 is $79,407,220. This translates to approximately $1,205 per resident and $2,724 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 3.8% of the median household income in North Little Rock. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 51.8%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 37.1%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.1%

How Much Does Crime Cost in North Little Rock Compared to Other Cities?

North Little Rock, AR: $1205
Marianna, AR: $2490
Centerton, AR: $306
Arkansas: $729
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in North Little Rock is $1,205 per year, which is $741 more than the national average and $476 more than Arkansas's state average. Below we compare cities similar to North Little Rock:
  • In Marianna, AR, crime costs $2,490 per person, which is $1,285 more than in North Little Rock.
  • In Centerton, AR, crime costs $306 per person, which is $899 less than in North Little Rock

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of North Little Rock for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to North Little Rock
Cost per North Little Rock Resident
Murder
$23.4 million
$355
Rape/Sexual Assault
$5.50 million
$84
Robbery
$1.13 million
$17
Assault
$17.5 million
$265
Kidnapping
$720,089
$11
Vehicle Theft
$8.15 million
$124
Burglary
$4.09 million
$62
Theft
$9.91 million
$150
Arson
$223,493
$3
Vandalism
$5.89 million
$89
Animal Cruelty
$17,234
$0
Drug Crimes
$2.82 million
$43
Identity Theft
$84,855
$1
Total Cost of Crime
$79,407,220
$1,205

The Intangible Cost of Crime in North 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 North Little Rock totals $186,008,657 ($2,823 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $265,415,877 ($4,028 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 North 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 city 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 North Little Rock has 11, have the same problem. Of North Little Rock’s 65,889 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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North 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 North Little Rock residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
9.240
Robbery
0.5455
Rape
1.377
Murder
0.1888
Total Violent Crime
11.35 (F)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
29.05
Vehicle Theft
7.988
Burglary
6.845
Arson
0.1405
Total Property Crime
44.02 (F)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.1802
Drug Crimes
5.786
Vandalism
12.51
Identity Theft
0.1664
Animal Cruelty
0.0354
Total "Other" Rate
18.68 (F)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
F
F
D-
D
D
D
D+
D
D+
F
F
F
F
F
F
D-
D-
D-
F
F
F
D+
C-
D
D-
D-
D-
F
F
F

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

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

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

Considering only the crime rate, North 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 North Little Rock, AR average SchoolGrade of D-, with 25% actual proficiency versus 30% projected; overall, schools underperform expectations. See North Little Rock schools on SchoolGrade

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