Arlington, TX Crime Map

Arlington, TX Crime Map & Neighborhood Safety Guide

Arlington's Safety Profile at a Glance

With a population of 397,269 and an overall crime grade of C+, Arlington, TX presents a more nuanced safety picture than that single letter suggests. Across 212 analyzed neighborhoods, the city earns a city-wide safety rating of Very Safe (A) — a distinction driven by the fact that 82.1% of neighborhoods hold an A grade and another 11.8% earn a B, meaning a combined 94% of Arlington neighborhoods qualify as safe. Only 0.9% of neighborhoods — two in total — fall into D territory, and not a single neighborhood received an F.

Where Arlington Shines: The Safest Neighborhoods

The strongest safety grades cluster in communities with notably higher household incomes. Berkeley Square (A+, median income $116,609), Belle Meade (A+, median income $121,469), and Saddle Ridge (A+, median income $142,979) consistently rank among the city's safest pockets. Fossil Lake (A+, median income $119,802) and Bent Oak Estates (A+, median income $98,259) round out a group of neighborhoods where residents benefit from both low crime rates and above-average economic stability. These communities sit well above Arlington's citywide median household income of $63,351, a pattern that reflects broader correlations between economic opportunity and public safety.

Higher-Crime Areas Worth Monitoring

At the other end of the spectrum, Dixon Holman Park and River Bend both carry D+ grades — the lowest in the city. Western Plains (C-), Spring Meadows (C), and College Town (C) represent a middle tier where crime rates are elevated relative to Arlington's norm but fall short of the city's worst. Together, these five neighborhoods account for a small but meaningful share of the crime activity that pulls Arlington's overall grade to C+ despite the overwhelming majority of the city rating much higher.

Property Crime vs. Violent Crime in Arlington

Property crime — including vehicle theft, burglary, and theft from vehicles — accounts for the bulk of reported incidents in Arlington, consistent with trends seen across mid-size Texas cities with major entertainment corridors and high traffic volumes. Violent crime does occur, particularly in the lower-graded neighborhoods like Dixon Holman Park and River Bend, but it remains statistically uncommon across the 94% of neighborhoods rated B or above. Residents in higher-density or lower-income areas face a disproportionate share of both crime categories, which is reflected directly in the grade distribution: the 5.2% of neighborhoods graded C and the 0.9% graded D account for a crime burden that the A-rated majority largely avoids.

How the Crime Map Supports Smarter Decisions

Arlington's interactive crime map is a practical tool for anyone navigating the city's housing market or daily routines. Home buyers weighing properties near Fossil Lake or Collins Terrace can confirm what the A+ grades suggest — these are among the lowest-risk areas in a city where the median home value sits at $187,596. Renters paying near the city's $1,089 median rent can use neighborhood-level grade data to weigh cost against safety before signing a lease. Commuters traveling through or working near higher-traffic zones can identify which corridors — particularly those adjacent to C- and D+ neighborhoods — warrant additional awareness. The map turns aggregate statistics into street-level context, which matters in a city spread across 1,600 residents per square mile with significant variation from block to block.

The Bottom Line on Arlington Safety

Arlington is, by the data, a predominantly safe city. The C+ overall grade reflects isolated pockets of elevated crime rather than a citywide problem — 174 out of 212 neighborhoods earned an A, and zero earned an F. Understanding where those exceptions are, from River Bend to Western Plains, is what separates informed residents from those relying on broad generalizations. The crime map makes that distinction possible.