ARLINGTON, Texas — The City of Arlington experienced a 12 percent decrease in overall crime from 2024 to 2025, according to new year-end data released by the Arlington Police Department. This marks the fourth consecutive year of declining crime rates in the city.
The Arlington Police Department voluntarily submits annual crime data to the National Incident Based Reporting System (NIBRS), a national database maintained by the FBI. This system helps law enforcement better understand crime trends, identify resources needed to combat crime, and steer discussions on best practices and solutions, according to the department.
Under NIBRS, crimes are categorized into three groups: Crimes Against Persons, Crimes Against Property, and Crimes Against Society. In 2025, Arlington saw a 14 percent reduction in Crimes Against Persons, led by decreases in assault, robbery, and sex offenses. Crimes Against Property fell by 18 percent, while Crimes Against Society increased by 11 percent. The rise in Crimes Against Society is largely attributed to more proactive enforcement activity by officers in 2025 compared to the previous year.
Since 2022, overall crime in Arlington has decreased by 19 percent, with Crimes Against Persons seeing a 23 percent reduction. “Over the past four years, these reductions reflect the impact of deliberate investments in people, technology, and partnerships,” said Chief of Police Al Jones. He highlighted initiatives such as the Drone as a First Responder Program and the expanded capabilities of the Real Time Crime Center as key factors in addressing crime more proactively. “These statistics show we are moving in the right direction. While there is still work ahead, the momentum is real, and our officers are making a meaningful difference every day,” Jones stated.