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El Paso vs Arlington: Crime & Safety Comparison (2026)

Updated October 2026 · Based on 2023 FBI UCR data

El Paso has a crime rate of 23.2 per 1,000 residents vs Arlington's 21.3 per 1,000, making Arlington 8% safer overall. Arlington earns a B- safety grade compared to El Paso's C+. Both figures are based on 2023 FBI Uniform Crime Report data.

C+

El Paso

Texas

Overall GradeC+
Violent CrimeC+
Property CrimeB-
Crime Rate23.2/1K
Percentile49%
B-

Arlington

Texas

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

Head-to-Head Crime Comparison

MetricEl PasoArlington
Overall Crime Rate23.2/1K21.3/1K
Violent Crime Rate440.3361.3
Property Crime Rate1883.31772.2
Murder Rate8.54.9
Assault Rate276.6287.0
Robbery Rate57.556.7
Burglary Rate299.3253.3
Theft Rate1393.61616.1
Vehicle Theft Rate173.6396.0

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, El Paso is safer in 3 and Arlington is safer in 6.

Victim Odds Comparison

In El Paso, you have a 1 in 43 chance of being a crime victim per year vs 1 in 47 in Arlington.

Full Safety Reports

C+
El Paso, Texas Safety ReportFull crime breakdown, FAQs, and trends
B-
Arlington, Texas Safety ReportFull crime breakdown, FAQs, and trends

Frequently Asked Questions

Is El Paso safer than Arlington?
As of 2026, Arlington is 8% safer overall, with a crime rate of 21.3 per 1,000 residents compared to El Paso's 23.2. Arlington earns a B- safety grade vs El Paso's C+. Based on 2023 FBI UCR data.
Which city has more violent crime, El Paso or Arlington?
El Paso has more violent crime at 440 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 El Paso vs Arlington?
El Paso has a crime rate of 23.2 per 1,000 (violent: 440/100K, property: 1883/100K). Arlington has 21.3 per 1,000 (violent: 361/100K, property: 1772/100K).
Should I move to El Paso or Arlington?
From a safety perspective, Arlington has lower crime rates across most categories. However, safety is just one factor. El Paso (pop. 683,012) and Arlington (pop. 402,134) 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 El Paso and Arlington compare for property crime?
Arlington has lower property crime at 1772 per 100K vs El Paso's 1883. 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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