Most Dangerous City Under 200,000
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2/24/2015
Little Rock, Arkansas is the #1 Most Dangerous Small City in America according to the 2014 data released by the FBI. Little Rock has moved up by four spots to #1 on the list after coming in at #5 last year. The city’s overall violent crime rose from approximately 1,315/100,000 people in 2012 to 1,407/100,000 people in 2013; this increase is responsible for Little Rock’s rise on the list. However, there may be some good news. While Little Rock’s overall violent crime rate is up, the murder rate is down by almost 22 percent.
Violent Crime Rate: 1,407/100,000 people | Murder Rate: 18/100,000 people
Population: 197,399 | Officer to Population Ratio: 1:354
Median Household Income: $45,135 | Pop. Below Poverty Line: 18.2%
Rank in 2013: #5
Bob | North Little Rock, AR