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Is Arlington Heights, Illinois Safe?

Population 76,216 · Safer than 15% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Crime in Arlington Heights runs high. The city's D- grade puts it below 85% of US cities, with violent crime below the national average. Theft is the most common offense at 2,152 per 100K, which is well above the national average.

Arlington Heights Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricArlington HeightsIllinois AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate291.1323.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2459.22036.01,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate191.0--268.2
Theft Rate2152.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate411.0--318.3

All rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report + Census Bureau population estimates.

Overall SafetyD-

275 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

291/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2459/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Arlington Heights

Violent crime in Arlington Heights is below the national average. The rate of 291.1 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2459.2 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 2,152 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Arlington Heights Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault191
071% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery52
082% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary389
01.4x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft2,152
01.5x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft411
01.3x national avgAvg: 318.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. Vertical marker = national average.

How Arlington Heights Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Arlington Heights
291.1
State
323.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Arlington Heights
2459.2
State
2036.0
National
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. National averages from 2023 FBI UCR data.

Frequently Asked Questions About Arlington Heights Safety

Is Arlington Heights safe?
Not especially. Arlington Heights earns a D- with a crime rate of 275 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Arlington Heights?
275 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 291.1 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2459.2 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Arlington Heights safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Arlington Heights's D- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (2,152 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Arlington Heights?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Arlington Heights generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Arlington Heights police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Arlington Heights?
No. Crime in Arlington Heights has been trending down, which is good news for the D--rated city.
How does Arlington Heights compare to other cities in Illinois?
Below average for the state. Arlington Heights ranks behind about 81% of Illinois cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Arlington Heights to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Arlington Heights?
Bad. A D- grade and 275 per-thousand rate put Arlington Heights below 85% of US cities. Violent crime at 291 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Arlington Heights?
291.1 per 100,000, which is 20% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (191), robbery (52), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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