Crime Rate in Arlington, Texas (2024)
Current crime statistics, safety grade, and trends for Arlington based on FBI data.
Key Insights
- →Arlington has a violent crime rate of 482.9 per 100,000 residents, 34% above the national average.
- →The murder rate in Arlington is 4.3 per 100K, with 17 homicides reported in 2024.
- →Violent crime decreased by 0.8% compared to the previous year.
- →Arlington's violent crime rate is above the Texas state average of 389.4/100K.
399,840
Population
482.9
Violent Rate
4.3
Murder Rate
2412.7
Property Rate
Safety Grade
Year-over-Year Change
Violent crime in Arlington decreased by -0.8% from the previous year. The city is currently on a volatile trajectory.
Crime Composition
Breakdown of violent crimes in Arlington by type:
0.9%
Murder
14.8%
Rape
12.4%
Robbery
71.9%
Assault
How Arlington Compares
Multi-Year Trend
| Year | Population | Violent Rate | Murder Rate | Property Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 399,840 | 482.9 | 4.3 | 2412.7 |
| 2023 | 394,799 | 486.6 | 4.0 | 2578.0 |
| 2022 | 391,591 | 580.2 | 4.1 | 2524.6 |
| 2021 | 402,323 | 564.2 | 4.7 | 2556.4 |
| 2020 | 402,700 | 531.9 | 5.7 | 2550.5 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the crime rate in Arlington?
Arlington has a violent crime rate of 482.9 per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2412.7 per 100,000 residents, based on 2024 FBI data.
Is Arlington safe?
Arlington receives a safety grade of F based on its crime rates compared to other US cities. The city ranks in the 87th percentile for safety.
How does Arlington compare to the national average?
Arlington's violent crime rate of 482.9/100K is above the national average of 359.1/100K. Its property crime rate is above the national average of 1955.0/100K.