Little Rock, AR vs Memphis, TN

Little Rock is safer with a higher safety score by 5 points. Little Rock, AR has a safety score of 47/100 while Memphis, TN has 42/100, based on FBI Uniform Crime Report data.

Little Rock, AR has a violent crime rate of 1672.0 per 100,000 residents, while Memphis, TN has 2501.3 per 100,000. Lower rates indicate safer communities. The national average is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Little Rock, AR has a property crime rate of 5214.3 per 100,000, compared to 6899.0 per 100,000 in Memphis, TN. Property crimes include burglary, theft, and motor vehicle theft.

Safety scores range from 0-100, combining violent crime rates, property crime rates, and population data from the FBI UCR. Higher scores mean safer cities. Grades: A (80+), B (65-79), C (50-64), D (40-49), F (below 40).

Based on crime data alone, Little Rock is safer. However, safety is just one factor — also consider cost of living, job market, schools, and quality of life. Visit our city pages for more details on each.