Arlington, TX Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Arlington Police Department serves the city of Arlington, TX in Tarrant County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 44,470 violent crimes and 52,313 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 168.2 per 100k residents, which is 58.4% above the national average. Property crime averages 241.1 per 100k, 47.4% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Homicide had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 66 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.

Violent Crimes

Violent Crime

Grade D
Annual Rate168.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents44,470 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade C
Annual Rate0.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents92 (2019-2023)

Rape

Grade D
Annual Rate5.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents1,655 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade B
Annual Rate3.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents1,540 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade D
Annual Rate29.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents7,623 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade D
Annual Rate241.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents52,313 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade F
Annual Rate54.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents6,077 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade D
Annual Rate140.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents39,428 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade F
Annual Rate46.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents6,714 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime168.2D44470106.2+58.4%
Property Crime241.1D52313163.6+47.4%
Homicide0.5C920.5-4.3%
Rape5.6D16553.5+57.5%
Robbery3.8B15405.8-34.7%
Aggravated Assault29.6D762322.3+33.2%
Burglary54.0F607724.0+124.5%
Larceny140.8D39428116.4+21.0%
Motor Vehicle Theft46.4F671422.2+109.0%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 66 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-Asian 2
Anti-White 2
Anti-Jewish 4
Anti-Gay (Male) 2
Anti-Protestant 1
Anti-Transgender 1
Anti-Hispanic or Latino 5
Anti-Black or African American 37
Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry 4
Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) 8

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Dalworthington Gardens 4 miles
N/A 0.0
B 132.6
Violent: N/A
Property: 45.0% lower
Colleyville 10 miles
A 19.4
A 31.1
Violent: 88.5% lower
Property: 87.1% lower
Bedford 11 miles
C 103.8
D 203.3
Violent: 38.3% lower
Property: 15.7% lower
Benbrook 11 miles
A 36.9
D 257.9
Violent: 78.1% lower
Property: 7.0% higher
Euless 11 miles
A 63.6
C 157.4
Violent: 62.2% lower
Property: 34.7% lower