Safest Cities in Arkansas

Top 67 cities ranked by safest cities

Safest Cities - Arkansas

2 Cave Springs 96/100K
3 Prairie Grove 128/100K
4 Tontitown 129/100K
5 Centerton 145/100K
6 Greenbrier 174/100K
7 Bryant 175/100K
8 Maumelle 179/100K
9 Cherokee Village 201/100K
10 Bella Vista 205/100K
11 Greenwood 216/100K
12 De Queen 217/100K
13 Farmington 245/100K
14 Lowell 249/100K
15 Warren 253/100K
16 Bentonville 259/100K
17 Berryville 277/100K
18 White Hall 278/100K
19 Ward 281/100K
20 Mountain Home 290/100K
21 Arkadelphia 293/100K
22 Harrison 318/100K
23 Rogers 348/100K
24 Russellville 350/100K
25 Cabot 354/100K
26 Heber Springs 355/100K
27 Mena 373/100K
28 Pea Ridge 380/100K
29 Searcy 415/100K
30 Benton 419/100K
31 Fayetteville 429/100K
32 Batesville 447/100K
33 Walnut Ridge 448/100K
34 Alma 463/100K
35 Van Buren 483/100K
36 Clarksville 486/100K
37 Siloam Springs 495/100K
38 Springdale 504/100K
39 Hot Springs 524/100K
40 Conway 529/100K
41 Newport 530/100K
42 Sheridan 532/100K
43 Morrilton 534/100K
44 Monticello 544/100K
45 Sherwood 638/100K
46 Malvern 663/100K
47 Pocahontas 678/100K
48 Beebe 720/100K
49 Hope 722/100K
50 Jonesboro 758/100K
51 Marion 786/100K
52 Magnolia 789/100K
53 Texarkana 836/100K
54 Fort Smith 845/100K
55 Paragould 915/100K
56 Jacksonville 970/100K
57 Wynne 1,023/100K
58 Camden 1,097/100K
59 Trumann 1,181/100K
60 North Little Rock 1,188/100K
61 El Dorado 1,319/100K
62 Stuttgart 1,322/100K
63 Blytheville 1,376/100K
64 Pine Bluff 1,581/100K
65 Helena-West Helena 1,642/100K
66 Little Rock 1,673/100K
67 West Memphis 1,927/100K

The safest cities in Arkansas have the lowest violent crime rates, making them attractive to families and individuals seeking secure communities. Hot Springs Village leads with just 88.3 violent crimes per 1,000 residents.

Low crime rates are associated with multiple factors including strong community bonds, well-funded police departments, economic stability, and high levels of education and employment. These cities often have active neighborhood watch programs and community policing initiatives.

Safety is consistently ranked as one of the top priorities for families choosing where to live. The cities on this list demonstrate that low crime and high quality of life often go hand in hand with strong economic conditions and community engagement.

Did You Know?

  • 1. Hot Springs Village has just 88.3 violent crimes per 1,000 residents - well below the national average of about 4.0.
  • 2. The safest cities tend to have strong economies, high education levels, and active community engagement programs.
  • 3. Property crime rates in these cities are typically low as well, with most ranking below the national average across all crime categories.

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