Arlington Named Among America's 100 Safest Cities for 2017

ARLINGTON, MA — Arlington has been named No. 65 in Neighborhood Scout's ranking of the 100 Safest Cities in America for 2017.

According to Neighborhood Scout's data, there are 0.98 violent crimes per 1,000 residents in Arlington per year, and 8.95 property crimes per 1,000 residents. Both figures are significantly lower than the violent and property crime rates nationally and statewide.

Neighborhood Scout further indicates that you have a 1 in 1,019 chance of becoming a victim of violent crime in town, and 1 in 112 chance of becoming a victim of property crime.

Neighborhood Scout's data ranks the 100 safest cities in America with 25,000 or more people. The rankings are based on the total number of property and violent crimes per 1,000 residents.

You can see the full list of safest cities here, and you can also view a list of the most dangerous cities by clicking here.

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