Arlington, MA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Arlington Police Department serves the city of Arlington, MA in Middlesex County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 626 violent crimes and 902 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 11.0 per 100k residents, which is 89.6% below the national average. Property crime averages 30.9 per 100k, 81.1% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Burglary had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 44 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate11.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents626 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate4.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents120 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate30.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents902 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate2.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents139 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate26.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents683 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate2.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents72 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 11.0 | A | 626 | 106.2 | -89.6% |
| Property Crime | 30.9 | A | 902 | 163.6 | -81.1% |
| Aggravated Assault | 4.4 | A | 120 | 22.3 | -80.2% |
| Burglary | 2.2 | A | 139 | 24.0 | -90.8% |
| Larceny | 26.4 | A | 683 | 116.4 | -77.3% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2.2 | A | 72 | 22.2 | -90.1% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 44 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-White | 2 |
| Anti-Female | 1 |
| Anti-Jewish | 12 |
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 8 |
| Anti-Transgender | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 17 |
| Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry | 1 |
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 2 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medford | 2 miles | A 36.6 | A 89.3 | Violent: 232.2% higher Property: 189.5% higher |
| Winchester | 2 miles | A 13.3 | A 13.3 | Violent: 20.5% higher Property: 57.0% lower |
| Somerville | 4 miles | A 41.5 | B 125.8 | Violent: 276.6% higher Property: 307.6% higher |
| Lexington | 4 miles | A 2.9 | A 8.8 | Violent: 73.3% lower Property: 71.5% lower |
| Woburn | 4 miles | A 60.1 | A 84.1 | Violent: 445.1% higher Property: 172.5% higher |