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

Crime per Capita in South End

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in South End.

 

South End, Little Rock, AR Map of Crime Rates
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Overall Crime Grade™

F
F
Other Crime Grade
F

$5.89 million

Cost of Crime™ for South End, Little Rock, AR

In 2025, crime will cost $3,954 per household.

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

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

The crime rate in South End is 104.1 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. South End Residents generally consider the west part of the neighborhood to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in South End varies by area - ranging from 1 in 8 in the northeast areas to 1 in 14 in the west.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the east parts of South End, Little Rock, AR see the most incidents - about 64 per year. In contrast, the south part of the neighborhood has the fewest, with approximately 19 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in South End, Little Rock, AR

The total projected cost of crime in South End for 2025 is $5,888,872. This translates to approximately $1,956 per resident and $3,954 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 7.9% of the median household income in South End. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 49.5%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 39.1%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.3%

How Much Does Crime Cost in South End Compared to Other Neighborhoods?

South End, Little Rock, AR: $1956
Downtown Little Rock, Little R: $2171
Woodland Edge, Little Rock, AR: $604
Arkansas: $729
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in South End is $1,956 per year, which is $1,492 more than the national average and $1,228 more than Little Rock's city average. Below we compare neighborhoods similar to South End:
  • In Downtown Little Rock, Little R, crime costs $2,171 per person, which is $215 more than in South End.
  • In Woodland Edge, Little Rock, AR, crime costs $604 per person, which is $1,353 less than in South End

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of South End for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to South End
Cost per South End Resident
Murder
$1.87 million
$622
Rape/Sexual Assault
$248,656
$83
Robbery
$105,148
$35
Assault
$1.84 million
$611
Kidnapping
$53,256
$18
Vehicle Theft
$328,573
$109
Burglary
$331,636
$110
Theft
$544,552
$181
Arson
$14,479
$5
Vandalism
$393,601
$131
Animal Cruelty
$1,080
$0
Drug Crimes
$154,333
$51
Identity Theft
$2,676
$1
Total Cost of Crime
$5,888,872
$1,956

The Intangible Cost of Crime in South End, 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 South End totals $14,090,762 ($4,681 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $19,979,634 ($6,638 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 South End 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 have the same problem. Of South End’s 3,010 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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South End 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 South End residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
21.27
Robbery
1.111
Rape
1.362
Murder
0.3309
Total Violent Crime
24.08 (F)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
34.93
Vehicle Theft
7.049
Burglary
12.15
Arson
0.1992
Total Property Crime
54.33 (F)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.2918
Drug Crimes
6.932
Vandalism
18.30
Identity Theft
0.1149
Animal Cruelty
0.0485
Total "Other" Rate
25.69 (F)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods

Compared to surrounding neighborhoods, the rate of crime in South End is similar. The table below shows Crime Grades for neighborhoods close to South End.

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

Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations

South End 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
A-
B-
B-
A+
A
A
A
A+
A+
A+
B+
B+
C
B
B
B+
B+
B+
B
B
B
A+
A+
A+

Considering only the crime rate, South End 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 South End, Little Rock, AR average SchoolGrade of F, with 14% actual proficiency versus 21% projected; overall, schools underperform expectations. See South End schools on SchoolGrade

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