Is Arlington or Huntsville Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Huntsville is safer than Arlington (Safety Score 22/100 vs 21/100), with a total crime rate of 2,872 per 100,000 versus 2,896 for Arlington — 1% lower. Arlington has higher rates in 3 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Arlington has a 49% lower rate.
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Arlington | Huntsville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 2,896.4 | 2,871.9 | +24.5 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 483.7 | 483.6 | +0.1 |
| Murder Rate | 4.3 | 8.3 | -4.1 |
| Rape Rate | 71.3 | 48.5 | +22.7 |
| Robbery Rate | 60.0 | 53.8 | +6.2 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 347.4 | 372.6 | -25.2 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,412.7 | 2,388.3 | +24.4 |
| Burglary Rate | 263.9 | 321.4 | -57.5 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,737.7 | 1,808.9 | -71.2 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 411.2 | 258.0 | +153.2 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Arlington or Huntsville safer?
Huntsville is safer with a total crime rate of 2,872 per 100K vs 2,896 for Arlington — a 1% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Arlington has a violent crime rate of 483.7 per 100K while Huntsville has 483.6. Huntsville 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 Huntsville, AL
Huntsville, Alabama, a city rooted in aerospace since the Space Race, sits in the Appalachian foothills. It's a growing tech hub with a significant population of highly educated professionals. With a safety score of 22/100 and a population coverage of 228,697, Huntsville has a total crime rate of 2,871.9 per 100,000 residents.