Little Rock is considered one of the more dangerous cities in the United States due to a combination of high violent crime rates, significant drug-related issues, and deep-rooted socioeconomic challenges. Key Factors Behind Little Rock’s High Crime Rate 1. Violent Crime Rates Little Rock’s violent crime rate is nearly three times the national average, with a rate of 18.25 violent crimes per 1,000 people—more than double the Arkansas state average. The city has seen a notable increase in homicides, rising from 43 in 2019 to 64 in 2021, an overall increase of about 48% in just two years. As of June 15th, 31 homicides have occured in Little Rock so far in 2025. Most violent crimes are concentrated in specific neighborhoods, particularly in zip codes 72209, 72205, and 72204, which are characterized by higher poverty and disinvestment. 2. Drug-Related Crime Little Rock is frequently identified as the most dangerous city in Arkansas for drug-related cr...
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