5. Arkansas
When it comes to crime rates, Arkansas is also one of the states that ranks pretty high. For example, in 2020, Arkansas had a violent crime rate of 672.7 per 100,000. This means that you, as a resident, might have a big chance of becoming a victim of a violent felony. Regarding car theft, Arkansas is similar to New Mexico from this point of view.
In 2021, there will be roughly 24,000 incidents of theft, including vehicle theft and burglary, giving residents a 1 in 38 chance of becoming victims. The three cities with the highest rates of crime in the state are Helena, Little Rock, and West Memphis.
