The 10 Safest Cities In Arkansas For 2024

The 10 Safest Cities In Arkansas For 2024

Don't let the greenbrier vines at the city's entrance deter you: Greenbrier, Arkansas is safe. It's so safe that it made the number 1 spot on our safest places to live in Arkansas for 2024 list.

Located just North of Little Rock, the only crimes that might happen in this bedroom community are ketchup on your grits or wearing a cheap knockoff brand of Carhartt overalls.

There's a true sense of community in this quaint town in central Arkansas. The residents, here, look out for each other. Greenbrier's gold star qualities like the non-existent number of crimes, their large number of educated residents, and just their overall safety standards, are the reason it has placed in the top ten for several years. Yes, Greenbrier, you truly offer a better life.

With a 5,954 residents, the superb quality of life in this little village in Faulkner County is the reason that it is our number 1 safest city in Arkansas for 2024.

You can find Cave Springs in the northwestern-most corner of Arkansas, near the borders of Oklahoma, Missouri, and Kansas. The community, a suburb of Fayetteville, is also a short drive from the Ozark National Forest. All this gives Cave Springs the character of a crossroads: an easy drive into a larger city, a stopping-off point for travelers, and launching pad for fishing and camping activities.

Luckily, all the people passing through Cave Springs can go about their business with little worry. The community of 6,218 people is the number 2 safest spot in Arkansas. Only a handful of criminal acts were reported in the area. It had 16 property crimes being during a year and only a scant 7 violent crimes.

All told, the area ended up with a per-capita crime rate of 369/100k people. That's the second safest of any population center in Arkansas.

3. Greenwood

Greenwood is the ideal destination when you're trying find that true Arkansas heritage and small city vibes. We're not sure if it's where the bobcats roam, but we do know that it's safe enough to let your children roam. And this is definitely one of the reasons it's hanging strong as our third safest city in The Land of Opportunity.

Greenwood is known for its strong housing market, unbreakable economy, and overall affordability. One thing we do know for sure, however, is that there is a true sense of safety and community in this little village in Sebastian County.

Greenwood's motto is 'Feels Like Home," and we would have to agree. This city in central Arkansas offers a safe environment with small town charm that packs a big punch. Not literally, of course. No fighting happens here; that wouldn't be safe. Not to mention, there are a lot of hunters, here.

4. Centerton

Once a railroad stop and a fruit orchard community, Centerton is now at the center of it all. Not just because it made our list, of course, but because it's so safe.

Centerton has been holding strong on our top 10 list for the last couple of years. So, it's no surprise that it's our fourth safest city in Arkansas.

Located in The Natural State's extreme northwest corner, Centerton is truly "Arkansas at Its Best." With the help of their famous McKissick Springs and their steady growth in the city's economy, education and hospitality, Centerton was able to score 8/10 in safety and an 8.5/10 in affordability. Affordable and welcoming! Good work Centerton.

So flip on your moving truck hazards, put on your fluorescent orange safety vest, grab the kids, and move your life to Centerton, Arkansas. Take if from us, that would be the safe thing to do.

5. Farmington

Located in Washington County in northwestern Arkansas, the little city of Farmington ranks as the sixth safest place in the state.

Farmington has the 10th best ranking for violent crimes in Arkansas, but that impressive accolade isn't Farmington's safest feature. Property crime is almost unheard of in Farmington, with only one reported robbery in the last year of data.

That's good news for people hiking or biking the West Kessler Mountain Road, who definitely don't need to worry about lurking bandits.

Welcome to our sixth safest city in the Wonder State: Bella Vista. Once a retirement community, this city in Benton County owes its safety ranking to its Property Owners Association. They make their residents keep everything clean and safe. Why does Bella Vista have a POA? Well, when you have to keep numerous parks, clubhouses, swimming pools, six golf courses, seven lakes, tennis courts..you get the point, safe, it takes some money.

Bella Vista is every outdoor enthusiasts dream with extensive hiking and biking trails, lush forests, and valleys and creeks. To be safe, just make sure you wear an orange vest when your out and about because we wouldn't want a hunter to mistake you for a deer.

7. Lowell

Lowell, located inside the Ozarks, is our seventh safest city in Arkansas. This little gem of a city in the middle of nowhere, Arkansas, is super safe, super family friendly, and virtually crime free. And bonus, Lowell has its own fire and police station that can reach any residence in less than five minutes.

Lowell's overall HomeSnacks snackability score was a 7/10! Not surprising, considering their safety rating scored an 8/10 and percentage of educated residents earned an 8/10. Busy people = less naughty people. If that doesn't say safe, we don't know what does.

Lowell's city motto should be "Where you want to be." The people in this corner of the U.S. are super nice, hardworking, individuals that strive to create a better corner of the world for its residents. This is probably why JB Hunt decided to house their trucking headquarters in the northwest corner of Arkansas.

8. Maumelle

This true-to-definition Arkansas city is our eighth safest city. Maumelle's a place where work and play meet in this affluent city in Pulaski County. Maumelle's small town charm delivers big opportunities to all that are searching for a safe, not scary, place to call home. Heck, they scored a whopping 9/10 on our snackability scale with education and job opportunities leading the charge.

Maumelle's slogan should be: "Where It's Happening". They have Lake Willastein and Lake Valencia, several bicycles trails and wooden bridges, and they boast the longest pedestrian bridge in North America. We think that definitely shouts love for their residents.

So, if safe, family friendly, economically sound communities, that are happening, is your cup of tea, you better hurry because Maumelle's homes are selling like hotcakes.

Where Arkansas State Road 530 meets Arkansas State Road 270 is White Hall. This city in Jefferson County boast one of the highest median household incomes and is our ninth safest city in Arkansas.

Home to the Pine Bluff Arsenal, yes we said arsenal, this town is also known for its safe, family friendly atmosphere. There is a ton of stuff to do in this little town with only 5,579 residents in the middle of Arkansas. They have plenty of places to shop and dine, and their immaculate parks provide the backdrop for safe, friendly games of basketball, volleyball, and tennis for all ages.

White Hall is the kind of place where one can safely cruise the roads on tractors, ATVs, and horses. It's also the kind of place where packages from Amazon won't get stolen from your front porch. If they do, however, it was probably an unruly wild boar; and take it from us, you should pick your battles.

Pea Ridge is known for its safety, holding the tenth spot as the safest location in Arkansas with a population of 7,643. The city recorded 0 murders and a mere 20 violent crimes in 2024, placing it at a notable 16th safest statewide for violent crime and an impressive seventh safest for property crime, with only 63 incidents.

The historical backdrop of the American Civil War Battle of Pea Ridge, combined with community vigilance and effective policing, fosters a secure environment in this community-oriented city within Benton County.

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