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Is Arlington, Tennessee Safe?

Population 15,703 · Safer than 42% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Arlington is a smaller community of 15,703 people with a C+ safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 198.4 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,483 per 100K.

Arlington Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricArlingtonTennessee AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate283.5334.5363.8
Property Crime Rate1700.12062.11,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate205.0--268.2
Theft Rate1483.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate241.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC+

198.4 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

284/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC+

1700/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Arlington

Violent crime in Arlington is below the national average. The rate of 283.5 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1700.1 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,483 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Arlington Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault205
076% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery59
093% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary305
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,483
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft241
076% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Arlington Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Arlington
283.5
State
334.5
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Arlington
1700.1
State
2062.1
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Arlington Safety

Is Arlington safe?
It depends on where in Arlington you are. The city gets a C+ overall, with violent crime below the national average and property crime close to the national average. Some areas are safer than others.
What is the crime rate in Arlington?
198.4 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 283.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1700.1 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Arlington safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Arlington has a C+ grade, so it's not the safest destination, but tourist areas generally see less violent crime than the citywide average suggests.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Arlington?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Arlington generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Arlington police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Arlington?
No. Crime in Arlington has been trending down, which is good news for the C+-rated city.
How does Arlington compare to other cities in Tennessee?
Middle of the pack for Tennessee. Arlington isn't the safest option in the state, but it's not the most concerning either, ranking around the 51th percentile among Tennessee cities.
How safe is Arlington 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?
Mixed. Violent crime is below the national average, and property crime is close to the national average. It's not great, but it's not the worst either, landing at the 42th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Arlington?
283.5 per 100,000, which is 22% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (205), robbery (59), and murder (6.0) per 100,000.

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2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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