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

Crime per Capita in Rock Creek

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

 

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

B
B-
Other Crime Grade
B-

$8.64 million

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

In 2025, crime will cost $1,317 per household.

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

The B grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US neighborhood. Rock Creek ranks in the 62nd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 62% of neighborhoods but less safe than 38%. This analysis applies only to Rock Creek's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby neighborhoods.

The crime rate in Rock Creek is 31.06 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Rock Creek Residents generally consider the central part of the neighborhood to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Rock Creek varies by area - ranging from 1 in 15 in the east areas to 1 in 46 in the central.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the east parts of Rock Creek, Little Rock, AR see the most incidents - about 98 per year. In contrast, the southwest part of the neighborhood has the fewest, with approximately 2 crimes annually.

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

The total projected cost of crime in Rock Creek for 2025 is $8,635,715. This translates to approximately $619 per resident and $1,317 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.0% of the median household income in Rock Creek. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 49.7%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 38.3%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.0%

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

Rock Creek, Little Rock, AR: $619
Downtown Little Rock, Little R: $2171
Woodland Edge, Little Rock, AR: $604
Arkansas: $729
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Rock Creek is $619 per year, which is $155 more than the national average and $110 less than Little Rock's city average. Below we compare neighborhoods similar to Rock Creek:
  • In Downtown Little Rock, Little R, crime costs $2,171 per person, which is $1,552 more than in Rock Creek.
  • In Woodland Edge, Little Rock, AR, crime costs $604 per person, which is $16 less than in Rock Creek

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Rock Creek for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Rock Creek
Cost per Rock Creek Resident
Murder
$3.41 million
$244
Rape/Sexual Assault
$1.11 million
$80
Robbery
$117,741
$8
Assault
$725,398
$52
Kidnapping
$249,283
$18
Vehicle Theft
$1.03 million
$74
Burglary
$308,374
$22
Theft
$922,821
$66
Arson
$32,785
$2
Vandalism
$311,142
$22
Animal Cruelty
$2,574
$0
Drug Crimes
$406,308
$29
Identity Theft
$5,252
$0
Total Cost of Crime
$8,635,715
$619

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Rock Creek, 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 Rock Creek totals $28,106,557 ($2,016 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $36,742,272 ($2,635 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 Rock Creek 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 southeast 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 have the same problem. Of Rock Creek’s 13,944 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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Rock Creek 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 Rock Creek residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
1.811
Robbery
0.2684
Rape
1.316
Murder
0.1300
Total Violent Crime
3.526 (B)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
12.78
Vehicle Theft
4.789
Burglary
2.438
Arson
0.0974
Total Property Crime
20.10 (B-)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.2948
Drug Crimes
3.939
Vandalism
3.123
Identity Theft
0.0487
Animal Cruelty
0.0250
Total "Other" Rate
7.431 (B-)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods

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

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

Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations

Rock Creek is lower 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
B
C
C
B
C+
C+
C+
C+
C+
B+
A+
A+
B+
C+
C+
A
B+
B+
F
D-
D-
B
A
A
B+
B
B
B
C+
C+

Considering only the crime rate, Rock Creek is safer than the Arkansas state average and as safe as the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Rock Creek, Little Rock, AR average SchoolGrade of B, with 44% actual proficiency versus 43% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Rock Creek schools on SchoolGrade

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