Is Arlington Heights or Royal Oak Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Royal Oak is safer than Arlington Heights (Safety Score 77/100 vs 77/100), with a total crime rate of 926 per 100,000 versus 930 for Arlington Heights — 0% lower. Arlington Heights has higher rates in 3 of 6 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in violent crime, where Arlington Heights has a 59% lower rate.
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Arlington Heights | Royal Oak | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 930.0 | 925.7 | +4.4 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 50.3 | 124.0 | -73.7 |
| Murder Rate | 0.0 | 0.0 | +0.0 |
| Rape Rate | 13.6 | 7.0 | +6.6 |
| Robbery Rate | 10.9 | 12.2 | -1.4 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 25.8 | 104.8 | -79.0 |
| Property Crime Rate | 879.7 | 801.7 | +78.1 |
| Burglary Rate | 160.5 | 64.6 | +95.8 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 643.1 | 616.5 | +26.6 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 76.1 | 120.5 | -44.4 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Arlington Heights or Royal Oak safer?
Royal Oak is safer with a total crime rate of 926 per 100K vs 930 for Arlington Heights — a 0% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Arlington Heights has a violent crime rate of 50.3 per 100K while Royal Oak has 124.0. Arlington Heights has lower violent crime.
About Arlington Heights, IL
Arlington Heights, a large village in Cook County, is home to the former Arlington Park thoroughbred racetrack. This Chicago suburb features a mix of residential areas and commercial centers. With a safety score of 77/100 and a population coverage of 73,545, Arlington Heights has a total crime rate of 930.0 per 100,000 residents.
About Royal Oak, MI
Royal Oak, a vibrant Detroit suburb, boasts a rich arts scene with the landmark Emagine Theatre. Its dense population of young professionals and families enjoys a walkable downtown with diverse dining and entertainment. With a safety score of 77/100 and a population coverage of 57,257, Royal Oak has a total crime rate of 925.7 per 100,000 residents.