4. Little Rock
According to preliminary data, violent crime in Little Rock increased by 6% from the five-year average in 2023 but decreased by 1% from 2022. The 63 homicides in 2023 are down roughly 25% from 2022, according to the LRPD. With 81 homicides, 2022 was the worst year in Little Rock history. Based on data from the LRPD, the 10-year average of yearly homicides in Little Rock is roughly 50. The number of cases recorded in 2023 is almost twice as high as that in 2013. In Little Rock, rape reports fell by 2% in 2023 over 2022. The percentage drop indicated a four-report difference. There were 78 recorded rape instances between the 12th Street Division and the Southwest Division, with the Northwest Division reporting the most with 48. Nonetheless, it ranks highly among the most dangerous cities in the US, with a crime rate of 13.42.
