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Is Arlington, Washington Safe?

Population 22,031 · Safer than 20% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Crime in Arlington runs high. The city's D grade puts it below 80% of US cities, with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,753 per 100K.

Arlington Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricArlingtonWashington AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate358.3318.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2199.22054.41,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate209.0--268.2
Theft Rate1753.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate338.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

255.8 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

358/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2199/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Arlington

Violent crime in Arlington is close to the national average. The rate of 358.3 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2199.2 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,753 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Arlington Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault209
078% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery67
01.1x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary392
01.5x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,753
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft338
01.1x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Arlington Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Arlington
358.3
State
318.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Arlington
2199.2
State
2054.4
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 D with a crime rate of 255.8 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs close to the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Arlington?
255.8 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 358.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2199.2 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Arlington safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Arlington's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,753 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 D grade.
How does Arlington compare to other cities in Washington?
Below average for the state. Arlington ranks behind about 76% of Washington cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Arlington to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Arlington?
Bad. A D grade and 255.8 per-thousand rate put Arlington below 80% of US cities. Violent crime at 358 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Arlington?
358.3 per 100,000, which is 2% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (209), robbery (67), and murder (4.0) 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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