Historical data
Pick an indicator to see its long-run evolution.
Violent crime rate
1990–2023FBI Uniform Crime Reports.
Crime Rate
Arkansas's overall crime rate is one of the highest in the U.S., at roughly 2,900 incidents per 100,000 residents.
Violent + property crime rate
1985–2025FBI Crime Data Explorer, violent and property offenses per 100,000 residents, sum of monthly rates from reporting agencies.
| Indicator | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Total crime rate per 100k | 2900 | 2260 |
Violent Crime
Arkansas's violent crime rate was about 620 per 100,000 residents in 2023, among the highest in the U.S.
Violent crime rate, Arkansas
1985–2025FBI Crime Data Explorer, violent offenses per 100,000 residents, sum of monthly rates from reporting agencies.
Violent crime rate, U.S.
1985–2025FBI Crime Data Explorer, violent offenses per 100,000 residents, sum of monthly rates from reporting agencies.
| Indicator | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Violent crime rate per 100k | 620 | 364 |
Property Crime
Arkansas's property crime rate was about 2,150 per 100,000 residents in 2023.
Property crime rate, Arkansas
1985–2025FBI Crime Data Explorer, property offenses per 100,000 residents, sum of monthly rates from reporting agencies.
Property crime rate, U.S.
1985–2025FBI Crime Data Explorer, property offenses per 100,000 residents, sum of monthly rates from reporting agencies.
| Indicator | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Property crime rate per 100k | 2150 | 1900 |
Homicides
Arkansas has one of the highest homicide rates in the nation, about 10.0 per 100,000.
Homicide rate, Arkansas
1985–2025FBI Crime Data Explorer, murder and nonnegligent manslaughter per 100,000 residents, sum of monthly rates from reporting agencies.
Homicide rate, U.S.
1985–2025FBI Crime Data Explorer, murder and nonnegligent manslaughter per 100,000 residents, sum of monthly rates from reporting agencies.
| Indicator | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide rate (per 100k) | 10 | 5.7 |
- •Little Rock has repeatedly reported violent-crime rates far above the national average.
Police Officers
Arkansas employs roughly 6,600 sworn law enforcement officers statewide.
Public Safety Indicators
Arkansas recorded about 590 traffic fatalities in 2023.