Is Arlington or Harrison Town Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Harrison Town is safer than Arlington (Safety Score 93/100 vs 92/100), with a total crime rate of 482 per 100,000 versus 490 for Arlington — 2% lower. Arlington has lower rates in 3 of 5 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in violent crime, where Harrison Town has a 89% lower rate.
Arlington — 5-Year Trend
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Arlington, MA
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Arlington | Harrison Town | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 489.8 | 482.4 | +7.4 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 55.4 | 6.3 | +49.1 |
| Murder Rate | 0.0 | 0.0 | +0.0 |
| Rape Rate | 10.7 | 0.0 | +10.7 |
| Robbery Rate | 0.0 | 0.0 | +0.0 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 44.7 | 6.3 | +38.4 |
| Property Crime Rate | 434.5 | 476.1 | -41.6 |
| Burglary Rate | 59.6 | 59.9 | -0.3 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 338.6 | 409.9 | -71.3 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 36.2 | 6.3 | +29.9 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Arlington or Harrison Town safer?
Harrison Town is safer with a total crime rate of 482 per 100K vs 490 for Arlington — a 2% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Arlington has a violent crime rate of 55.4 per 100K while Harrison Town has 6.3. Harrison Town has lower violent crime.
About Arlington, MA
Arlington, MA, a historic suburb northwest of Boston, was once home to Uncle Sam. This densely populated town of over 46,000 residents features a mix of residential areas and commercial centers along Massachusetts Avenue. With a safety score of 92/100 and a population coverage of 46,956, Arlington has a total crime rate of 489.8 per 100,000 residents.
About Harrison Town, NY
Harrison, NY, a Westchester County town, was once home to the historic Purchase Meeting House. This affluent area has a significant Italian-American population. With a safety score of 93/100 and a population coverage of 31,718, Harrison Town has a total crime rate of 482.4 per 100,000 residents.