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Is Arlington, Texas Safe?

Population 402,134 · Safer than 30% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Arlington, Texas sits below average for US cities. The C grade comes from a 226.4 crime rate per 1,000 and violent crime below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,771 per 100K.

Arlington Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricArlingtonTexas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate282.6315.6363.8
Property Crime Rate1981.12077.31,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate213.0--268.2
Theft Rate1771.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate433.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

226.4 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

283/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1981/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Arlington

Violent crime in Arlington is below the national average. The rate of 282.6 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1981.1 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,771 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Arlington Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault213
079% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery47
074% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary288
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,771
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft433
01.4x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Arlington Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Arlington
282.6
State
315.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Arlington
1981.1
State
2077.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Arlington Safety

Is Arlington safe?
Not especially. Arlington earns a C with a crime rate of 226.4 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?
226.4 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 282.6 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1981.1 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Arlington safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Arlington's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,771 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
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?
Crime rates have held steady in Arlington, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C grade.
How does Arlington compare to other cities in Texas?
Below average for the state. Arlington ranks behind about 79% of Texas cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Arlington to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Arlington?
Bad. A C grade and 226.4 per-thousand rate put Arlington below 70% of US cities. Violent crime at 283 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Arlington?
282.6 per 100,000, which is 22% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (213), robbery (47), and murder (3.0) 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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