Is Arlington or Wichita Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Wichita is safer than Arlington (Safety Score 22/100 vs 21/100), with a total crime rate of 2,842 per 100,000 versus 2,896 for Arlington — 2% 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 | Wichita | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 2,896.4 | 2,841.8 | +54.6 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 483.7 | 538.8 | -55.1 |
| Murder Rate | 4.3 | 8.3 | -4.1 |
| Rape Rate | 71.3 | 33.1 | +38.2 |
| Robbery Rate | 60.0 | 49.8 | +10.2 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 347.4 | 447.3 | -99.9 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,412.7 | 2,303.0 | +109.7 |
| Burglary Rate | 263.9 | 262.7 | +1.2 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,737.7 | 1,791.0 | -53.3 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 411.2 | 249.3 | +161.9 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Arlington or Wichita safer?
Wichita is safer with a total crime rate of 2,842 per 100K vs 2,896 for Arlington — a 2% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Arlington has a violent crime rate of 483.7 per 100K while Wichita has 538.8. 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 Wichita, KS
Wichita, the "Air Capital of the World," is a landlocked city in south-central Kansas. Its population is diverse, with significant Hispanic and Vietnamese communities contributing to its cultural fabric. With a safety score of 22/100 and a population coverage of 395,486, Wichita has a total crime rate of 2,841.8 per 100,000 residents.