Is Arlington or New York City Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Arlington is safer than New York City (Safety Score 21/100 vs 19/100), with a total crime rate of 2,896 per 100,000 versus 3,040 for New York City — 5% lower. Arlington has higher rates in 3 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where Arlington has a 68% lower rate.
Note: New York City is 20.8x larger by coverage, which can affect crime rate comparisons. Larger cities tend to report higher rates due to density and more comprehensive reporting.
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Arlington | New York City | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 2,896.4 | 3,039.7 | -143.3 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 483.7 | 671.4 | -187.7 |
| Murder Rate | 4.3 | 3.9 | +0.3 |
| Rape Rate | 71.3 | 23.4 | +47.9 |
| Robbery Rate | 60.0 | 187.5 | -127.5 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 347.4 | 456.2 | -108.8 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,412.7 | 2,368.3 | +44.4 |
| Burglary Rate | 263.9 | 154.7 | +109.1 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,737.7 | 2,015.0 | -277.3 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 411.2 | 198.5 | +212.6 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Arlington or New York City safer?
Arlington is safer with a total crime rate of 2,896 per 100K vs 3,040 for New York City — a 5% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Arlington has a violent crime rate of 483.7 per 100K while New York City has 671.4. 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 New York City, NY
New York City, a global financial hub, sits at the mouth of the Hudson River. Home to the iconic Statue of Liberty, its five boroughs house over 8 million people, making it the most populous city in the United States. With a safety score of 19/100 and a population coverage of 8,299,271, New York City has a total crime rate of 3,039.7 per 100,000 residents.