Crime Reduction Strategy 

City of Little Rock Violence Reduction Efforts

Violent crime increased across the United States over the last few years because of factors ranging from the COVID-19 pandemic to the increased proliferation of illegal guns in communities. Unfortunately, as Arkansas’s state capital and largest city, Little Rock experienced higher crime rates in 2020 and 2021.

As a result of the national trends, Mayor Frank Scott, Jr. and the City of Little Rock implemented a comprehensive, multi-faceted violence reduction strategy earlier this year. The strategy invests money and resources into both short-term and long-term responses to violent crime. Through 2022, incidents of violent crime have decreased compared to 2021 because of the ongoing commitment by Mayor Scott, the Little Rock Board of Directors, Little Rock Police Department and countless others to make Little Rock a safer city.

With a unified approach to addressing the underlying causes of crime, the City of Little Rock and its residents are making a difference. Utilizing data from the Citi Stat Report on Crime for the City of Little Rock, Mayor Scott’s crime reduction strategy was crafted and consists of major investments in three core areas: policing, programming; and, community involvement. Review the information below to learn more.