Located in the state of Washington, the city of Arlington has a relatively low crime rate compared to the national average. The violent crime rate is at 12.4, significantly lower than the US average of 22.7. This means that residents of Arlington are less likely to experience violent crimes such as assault, robbery, and homicide. However, property crime, which includes theft, burglary, and motor vehicle theft, is at 69.5, almost double the national average of 35.4. This indicates that while Arlington may be relatively safe in terms of violent crimes, residents should still take precautions to protect their belongings. Regardless, the overall crime rate in Arlington is lower than many other cities in the United States, making it a generally safe place to live and visit.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Arlington violent crime is 12.4. (The US average is 22.7)
Arlington property crime is 69.5. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.