Safest Cities in Arkansas

Top 69 cities ranked by safest cities

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Safest Cities — Arkansas

1 Cave Springs 53.8 per 1K

2 Mena 54.5 per 1K

3 White Hall 99.7 per 1K

4 East End 112.0 per 1K

5 Magnolia 122.4 per 1K

6 Tontitown 132.5 per 1K

7 Bryant 150.8 per 1K

8 Maumelle 153.7 per 1K

9 Bella Vista 169.4 per 1K

10 Greenbrier 176.7 per 1K

11 Cherokee Village 215.8 per 1K

12 Walnut Ridge 219.2 per 1K

13 Springdale 222.3 per 1K

14 Bentonville 222.7 per 1K

15 Prairie Grove 242.6 per 1K

16 Greenwood 243.8 per 1K

17 Mountain Home 256.9 per 1K

18 Batesville 266.3 per 1K

19 Beebe 279.1 per 1K

20 Sheridan 282.6 per 1K

21 Lowell 288.0 per 1K

22 Clarksville 295.5 per 1K

23 Centerton 320.4 per 1K

24 Heber Springs 347.2 per 1K

25 Cabot 372.1 per 1K

26 Malvern 376.2 per 1K

27 Harrison 381.5 per 1K

28 Arkadelphia 382.4 per 1K

29 Pea Ridge 385.2 per 1K

30 Morrilton 392.1 per 1K

31 Monticello 402.6 per 1K

32 Siloam Springs 406.2 per 1K

33 Warren 426.0 per 1K

34 Farmington 446.7 per 1K

35 Fayetteville 447.5 per 1K

36 Berryville 450.7 per 1K

37 Russellville 475.5 per 1K

38 Rogers 477.1 per 1K

39 Conway 481.2 per 1K

40 Van Buren 491.6 per 1K

41 De Queen 500.5 per 1K

42 Benton 570.5 per 1K

43 Trumann 582.1 per 1K

44 Alma 594.4 per 1K

45 Texarkana 610.6 per 1K

46 Sherwood 620.3 per 1K

47 Hot Springs 646.8 per 1K

48 Pocahontas 646.9 per 1K

49 Jonesboro 686.2 per 1K

50 Hope 724.2 per 1K

51 Blytheville 809.3 per 1K

52 Searcy 833.6 per 1K

53 North Little Rock 843.8 per 1K

54 Forrest City 928.9 per 1K

55 Jacksonville 958.5 per 1K

56 Fort Smith 980.2 per 1K

57 Marion 988.3 per 1K

58 Wynne 1,011.3 per 1K

59 Paragould 1,049.8 per 1K

60 Camden 1,052.0 per 1K

61 Ward 1,173.5 per 1K

62 Stuttgart 1,175.9 per 1K

63 Newport 1,229.1 per 1K

64 El Dorado 1,341.2 per 1K

65 Little Rock 1,516.8 per 1K

66 Pine Bluff 1,551.6 per 1K

67 Helena-West Helena 1,835.7 per 1K

68 West Memphis 1,984.3 per 1K

69 Osceola 2,585.3 per 1K

The safest cities in Arkansas have the lowest violent crime rates, making them attractive to families and individuals seeking secure communities. Cave Springs leads with just 53.8 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. Cave Springs has just 53.8 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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