Moving from Arlington, TX to Lincoln, NE?
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Is Arlington, TX or Lincoln, NE Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, Lincoln, NE is safer than Arlington, TX (Safety Score 23/100 vs 21/100), with a total crime rate of 2,795 per 100,000 versus 2,896 for Arlington, TX — 3% lower. Arlington has higher rates in 2 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Lincoln has a 36% lower rate.
Quiz: which of these is MORE DANGEROUS than Arlington, TX?
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Arlington | Lincoln | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 2,896.4 | 2,795.1 | +101.4 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 483.7 | 349.2 | +134.5 |
| Murder Rate | 4.3 | 2.7 | +1.6 |
| Rape Rate | 71.3 | 63.6 | +7.7 |
| Robbery Rate | 60.0 | 40.6 | +19.5 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 347.4 | 241.0 | +106.4 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,412.7 | 2,445.8 | -33.1 |
| Burglary Rate | 263.9 | 262.3 | +1.5 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,737.7 | 1,863.7 | -126.0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 411.2 | 319.8 | +91.4 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Moving from Arlington, TX to Lincoln, NE?
An out-of-state move adds new driver's license, plates, voter registration and deadlines that differ by state. The Moving Checklist Planner dates every task from your move-in day — seven tabs for Google Sheets or Excel, $12 once.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Arlington or Lincoln safer?
Lincoln, NE is safer with a total crime rate of 2,795 per 100K vs 2,896 for Arlington, TX — a 3% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Arlington has a violent crime rate of 483.7 per 100K while Lincoln has 349.2. Lincoln 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 Lincoln, NE
Lincoln, Nebraska, the state capital, is home to the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, known for its Cornhuskers football. This city of over 290,000 residents lies in the southeastern part of the state. With a safety score of 23/100 and a population coverage of 295,808, Lincoln has a total crime rate of 2,795.1 per 100,000 residents.