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Arlington vs Plano: 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 Plano's 19.2 per 1,000, making Plano 10% safer overall. Plano earns a B- safety grade compared to Arlington'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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Plano

Texas

Overall GradeB-
Violent CrimeB+
Property CrimeB-
Crime Rate19.2/1K
Percentile60%

Head-to-Head Crime Comparison

MetricArlingtonPlano
Overall Crime Rate21.3/1K19.2/1K
Violent Crime Rate361.3120.0
Property Crime Rate1772.21800.0
Murder Rate4.91.8
Assault Rate287.076.9
Robbery Rate56.715.4
Burglary Rate253.3282.6
Theft Rate1616.11573.4
Vehicle Theft Rate396.0208.4

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 2 and Plano is safer in 7.

Victim Odds Comparison

In Arlington, you have a 1 in 47 chance of being a crime victim per year vs 1 in 52 in Plano.

Full Safety Reports

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arlington safer than Plano?
As of 2026, Plano is 10% safer overall, with a crime rate of 19.2 per 1,000 residents compared to Arlington's 21.3. Plano earns a B- safety grade vs Arlington's B-. Based on 2023 FBI UCR data.
Which city has more violent crime, Arlington or Plano?
Arlington has more violent crime at 361 per 100,000 residents. Plano is safer for violent crime. The national average is 363.8 per 100,000.
What is the crime rate in Arlington vs Plano?
Arlington has a crime rate of 21.3 per 1,000 (violent: 361/100K, property: 1772/100K). Plano has 19.2 per 1,000 (violent: 120/100K, property: 1800/100K).
Should I move to Arlington or Plano?
From a safety perspective, Plano has lower crime rates across most categories. However, safety is just one factor. Arlington (pop. 402,134) and Plano (pop. 293,028) differ in cost of living, job market, climate, and culture. Plano's B- safety grade is a plus, but research all factors before deciding.
How do Arlington and Plano compare for property crime?
Arlington has lower property crime at 1772 per 100K vs Plano's 1800. 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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