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Arlington vs Brownsville: Crime & Safety Comparison (2026)

Updated October 2026 · Based on 2023 FBI UCR data

Arlington has a crime rate of 21.3 per 1,000 residents vs Brownsville's 22.4 per 1,000, making Arlington 5% safer overall. Arlington earns a B- safety grade compared to Brownsville's B-. Both figures are based on 2023 FBI Uniform Crime Report data.

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Arlington

Texas

Overall GradeB-
Violent CrimeC+
Property CrimeB-
Crime Rate21.3/1K
Percentile54%
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Brownsville

Texas

Overall GradeB-
Violent CrimeC+
Property CrimeB-
Crime Rate22.4/1K
Percentile52%

Head-to-Head Crime Comparison

MetricArlingtonBrownsville
Overall Crime Rate21.3/1K22.4/1K
Violent Crime Rate361.3440.5
Property Crime Rate1772.21798.1
Murder Rate4.97.0
Assault Rate287.0362.6
Robbery Rate56.763.6
Burglary Rate253.3278.3
Theft Rate1616.11299.5
Vehicle Theft Rate396.0189.6

Crime rates per 100,000 residents. 2023 FBI Uniform Crime Report data. Lower rates are better (safer).

Category Winner Summary

Out of 9 crime categories, Arlington is safer in 7 and Brownsville is safer in 2.

Victim Odds Comparison

In Arlington, you have a 1 in 47 chance of being a crime victim per year vs 1 in 45 in Brownsville.

Full Safety Reports

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Arlington, Texas Safety ReportFull crime breakdown, FAQs, and trends
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Brownsville, Texas Safety ReportFull crime breakdown, FAQs, and trends

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arlington safer than Brownsville?
As of 2026, Arlington is 5% safer overall, with a crime rate of 21.3 per 1,000 residents compared to Brownsville's 22.4. Arlington earns a B- safety grade vs Brownsville's B-. Based on 2023 FBI UCR data.
Which city has more violent crime, Arlington or Brownsville?
Brownsville has more violent crime at 441 per 100,000 residents. Arlington is safer for violent crime. The national average is 363.8 per 100,000.
What is the crime rate in Arlington vs Brownsville?
Arlington has a crime rate of 21.3 per 1,000 (violent: 361/100K, property: 1772/100K). Brownsville has 22.4 per 1,000 (violent: 441/100K, property: 1798/100K).
Should I move to Arlington or Brownsville?
From a safety perspective, Arlington has lower crime rates across most categories. However, safety is just one factor. Arlington (pop. 402,134) and Brownsville (pop. 192,957) differ in cost of living, job market, climate, and culture. Arlington's B- safety grade is a plus, but research all factors before deciding.
How do Arlington and Brownsville compare for property crime?
Arlington has lower property crime at 1772 per 100K vs Brownsville's 1798. The national average is 1,832 per 100K. Theft is the most common property crime in both cities.

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2023 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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