Arlington, VA has a relatively low rate of crime compared to the national average. According to recent statistics, the violent crime rate in Arlington is 21.3, which is lower than the overall US average of 22.7. However, when it comes to property crime, Arlington's rate is slightly higher at 43.9, compared to the US average of 35.4. This context suggests that while Arlington may be considered a safe area, there is still room for improvement in terms of property crime. It is important for residents and law enforcement to remain vigilant and work together to further decrease the crime rate in Arlington.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Arlington violent crime is 21.3. (The US average is 22.7)
Arlington property crime is 43.9. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Arlington, Virginia does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Bowie, Maryland. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Bowie, Virginia. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.