3,638
Classified Tier 3, Quarterly Reviews — the highest-risk designation in Arkansas registry records
320
Listed as absconders — whereabouts currently unverified by the registry
625
Arkansas cities & towns with at least one registered offender
75.6
Per 10,000 residents in Pine Bluff — highest rate of the major cities (2.3× the state average)
+39%
Arkansas's rate vs. the national average of ~24 per 10,000
City breakdown

Sex offenders by city in Arkansas

Registered sex offender counts for the 12 largest cities in Arkansas, with each city's rate per 10,000 residents. Raw counts track population — the per-capita column is the fair comparison, and the spread is dramatic: Pine Bluff's rate is 5× Bentonville's. Click a city for its full breakdown, or a column header to sort.

Key facts
  • Little Rock, Fort Smith, North Little Rock account for 54% of the registered offenders across the 12 cities tracked.
  • Adjusted for population, living in Pine Bluff means 5× more registered offenders per resident than Bentonville.
  • Registered sex offenders live in 625 different Arkansas cities and towns — no community is exempt.
#CityRegistered offendersPopulationPer 10,000 residents
1 Little Rock
855
202,531 42.2
2 Fort Smith
465
89,144 52.2
3 North Little Rock
370
64,609 57.3
4 Pine Bluff
312
41,255 75.6
5 Hot Springs
219
37,898 57.8
6 Conway
175
64,154 27.3
7 Springdale
149
87,323 17.1
8 Fayetteville
142
94,311 15.1
9 Rogers
134
69,924 19.2
10 Jonesboro
133
78,555 16.9
11 Benton
108
35,020 30.8
12 Bentonville
76
54,216 14.0

Counts as of July 2026, compiled from official registry records. City populations from the 2020 U.S. Census. red = 1.5× the state rate or more · green = well below the state rate.

City-by-city breakdowns

Every Arkansas city we track has its own page with neighborhood-level numbers, risk levels, and recent registrations:

Every Arkansas municipality with registered offenders (top 60 shown)
Little Rock 855Fort Smith 465North Little Rock 370Pine Bluff 312Malvern 251Hot Springs 219Texarkana 186Conway 175Springdale 149West Memphis 147Fayetteville 142Rogers 134Jonesboro 133Paragould 125Russellville 117Van Buren 111Benton 108Searcy 106Jacksonville 99Blytheville 97El Dorado 92Harrison 87Cabot 83Camden 81Hope 78Bentonville 76Batesville 75Forrest City 73Mountain Home 67Siloam Springs 66Mena 61Mayflower 58Pocahontas 56Crossett 56Monticello 54Lonoke 54Sherwood 53Booneville 52Greenbrier 49White Hall 47Bella Vista 47Heber Springs 46Stuttgart 44Morrilton 42Ozark 42Stamps 41Newport 40Osceola 39Waldron 39Green Forest 38Alexander 38Berryville 38Yellville 38Star City 38Dardanelle 37Clinton 37Marion 37Atkins 37Nashville 37Clarksville 36
The rules in Arkansas

Arkansas sex offender laws & risk levels

Four assessment levels. Arkansas's Sex Offender Assessment Committee assigns Level 1 (low) through Level 4 (sexually dangerous person). The public site emphasizes higher-level offenders; lower-level registrants are disclosed more narrowly, so aggregated counts exceed what the public search shows.

2,000-foot rule for high-level offenders. Level 3 and Level 4 offenders generally may not live within 2,000 feet of a school or daycare. Lower levels are not subject to the statewide distance rule, though supervision conditions can add restrictions.

Registration & verification. Registrants must keep their address, employment, and schooling current with the registry, and verify in person on a recurring schedule — more frequently for higher-risk or higher-tier registrants. Failure to register or verify is itself a crime and commonly appears as a listed offense on registry records.

Current risk-level breakdown in Arkansas:

Level 2 — Moderate
3,284
Level 3 — High
2,864
Level 2
971
Level 3
762
Level 4 — Sexually Dangerous
244
Common questions

Arkansas sex offender registry FAQ

How many registered sex offenders live in Arkansas?

As of July 2026, there are 10,027 registered sex offenders in Arkansas — about 33.3 for every 10,000 residents, 39% above the national average. Counts change as offenders register, move, or are removed from the registry.

Which city in Arkansas has the most sex offenders?

Little Rock has the most registered sex offenders in Arkansas with 855. Raw counts track population, so the fairer comparison is per capita: adjusted for population, Pine Bluff has the highest rate among major cities at 75.6 per 10,000 residents, while Bentonville has the lowest at 14.0.

How do I find sex offenders near my address in Arkansas?

Use the free Predator Map app to search any Arkansas address and see registered offenders around it on a map, with photos and offense details from official registry records. You can also search the official Arkansas Crime Information Center registry website directly.

Why is this number different from the official Arkansas registry website?

Public registry websites only show what the state chooses to publish. Arkansas discloses lower-level registrants more narrowly than Level 3–4, so a public search understates the full registry. Statistics on this page are compiled from aggregated official registry records, so they can differ from — and often exceed — what a manual search of the public site returns.

Does Arkansas restrict where sex offenders can live?

2,000-foot rule for high-level offenders. Level 3 and Level 4 offenders generally may not live within 2,000 feet of a school or daycare. Lower levels are not subject to the statewide distance rule, though supervision conditions can add restrictions. Address-level monitoring matters more than assumptions about "safe" neighborhoods.

What do Arkansas's offender levels mean?

Arkansas assigns Level 1 (low risk) through Level 4 (sexually dangerous person) after an assessment. Higher levels mean broader community notification, and Level 3–4 offenders face the state's 2,000-foot residency restriction. There are currently 3,638 registrants at the highest classification in Arkansas.

How current is this data?

Statistics on this page are compiled from official state registry records and refreshed monthly. This page was last updated in July 2026. Always verify individual records with the official state registry.

Can I get alerts when a sex offender moves near me in Arkansas?

Yes. Predator Map Pro monitors up to 5 addresses daily and sends push and email alerts when a registered offender moves in nearby, a new offender registers, or someone moves away.

Is it legal to look up sex offenders near me?

Yes. Registry information is public record under federal and state law (Megan's Law), and anyone may search it to protect themselves and their family. What the law prohibits is using registry information to harass, threaten, or commit a crime against a registrant — misuse can be prosecuted.

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Methodology: Statistics are compiled from aggregated official state registry records and refreshed monthly. City figures count the city listed on each registry record. Per-capita rates use 2020 U.S. Census populations. Aggregated counts can exceed what public registry websites display because some classification levels are excluded from public searches. Figures are estimates and change daily as registries update — always verify individual records with the official state registry.