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Is Arlington, TX or Houston, TX Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, Arlington, TX is safer than Houston, TX (Safety Score 21/100 vs 3/100), with a total crime rate of 2,896 per 100,000 versus 5,442 for Houston, TX — 47% lower. Arlington has lower rates in 7 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where Arlington has a 78% lower rate.
Note: Houston is 5.8x larger by coverage, which can affect crime rate comparisons. Larger cities tend to report higher rates due to density and more comprehensive reporting.
Quiz: which of these is MORE DANGEROUS than Arlington, TX?
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Arlington | Houston | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 2,896.4 | 5,441.7 | -2,545.3 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 483.7 | 1,148.3 | -664.6 |
| Murder Rate | 4.3 | 13.8 | -9.6 |
| Rape Rate | 71.3 | 73.0 | -1.7 |
| Robbery Rate | 60.0 | 274.0 | -214.0 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 347.4 | 787.4 | -440.0 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,412.7 | 4,293.5 | -1,880.7 |
| Burglary Rate | 263.9 | 644.8 | -380.9 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,737.7 | 2,945.7 | -1,208.0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 411.2 | 703.0 | -291.9 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Moving from Arlington, TX to Houston, TX?
The Moving Checklist Planner turns your move-in date into a dated checklist, packing inventory and budget — seven tabs for Google Sheets or Excel, $12 once.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Arlington or Houston safer?
Arlington, TX is safer with a total crime rate of 2,896 per 100K vs 5,442 for Houston, TX — a 47% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Arlington has a violent crime rate of 483.7 per 100K while Houston has 1,148.3. Arlington has lower violent crime.
About Arlington, TX
Arlington, Texas, a large city in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, is home to AT&T Stadium and Six Flags Over Texas. It is the largest city in the state without a major public transit system. With a safety score of 21/100 and a population coverage of 399,840, Arlington has a total crime rate of 2,896.4 per 100,000 residents.
About Houston, TX
Houston, the "Space City," is a sprawling metropolis in Southeast Texas, home to NASA's Johnson Space Center. Its diverse population makes it one of the most multicultural cities in the U.S., with significant Hispanic and Asian communities. With a safety score of 3/100 and a population coverage of 2,319,160, Houston has a total crime rate of 5,441.7 per 100,000 residents.