The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Arlington Heights, Arlington, MA: Crime Maps and Statistics

Crime per Capita in Arlington Heights

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Arlington Heights.

 

Arlington Heights, Arlington, MA Map of Crime Rates
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Overall Crime Grade™

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Other Crime Grade
A-

$1.06 million

Cost of Crime™ for Arlington Heights, Arlington, MA

In 2025, crime will cost $449 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Arlington Heights in green, the most dangerous in red, and moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted based on both the type and severity of the crime. For more information on how to interpret our crime maps, see the Interpreting the Crime Maps section below.

Is Arlington Heights, Arlington, MA Safe?

The A+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is much lower than that of the average US neighborhood. Arlington Heights ranks in the 93rd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 93% of neighborhoods but less safe than 7%. This analysis applies only to Arlington Heights's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby neighborhoods.

The crime rate in Arlington Heights is 16.68 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Arlington Heights Residents generally consider the east part of the neighborhood to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Arlington Heights varies by area - ranging from 1 in 50 in the southwest areas to 1 in 83 in the east.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the west parts of Arlington Heights, Arlington, MA see the most incidents - about 16 per year. In contrast, the north part of the neighborhood has the fewest, with approximately 5 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Arlington Heights, Arlington, MA

The total projected cost of crime in Arlington Heights for 2025 is $1,064,885. This translates to approximately $211 per resident and $449 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.3% of the median household income in Arlington Heights. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 58.7%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 29.8%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.5%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Arlington Heights Compared to Other Neighborhoods?

Arlington Heights, Arlington, MA: $211
Central, Boston, MA: $654
Whittenton, Taunton, MA: $197
Massachusetts: $274
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Arlington Heights is $211 per year, which is $253 less than the national average and $63 less than Arlington's city average. Below we compare neighborhoods similar to Arlington Heights:
  • In Central, Boston, MA, crime costs $654 per person, which is $442 more than in Arlington Heights.
  • In Whittenton, Taunton, MA, crime costs $197 per person, which is $15 less than in Arlington Heights

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Arlington Heights for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Arlington Heights
Cost per Arlington Heights Resident
Murder
$251,717
$50
Rape/Sexual Assault
$146,672
$29
Robbery
$33,663
$7
Assault
$85,487
$17
Kidnapping
$3,032
$1
Vehicle Theft
$109,172
$22
Burglary
$44,123
$9
Theft
$222,599
$44
Arson
$7,346
$1
Vandalism
$100,709
$20
Animal Cruelty
$860
$0
Drug Crimes
$45,313
$9
Identity Theft
$14,191
$3
Total Cost of Crime
$1,064,885
$211

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Arlington Heights, Arlington, MA

CrimeGrade primarily focuses on tangible costs, but the true impact of crime extends beyond economic. Pain and suffering for victims and their families are difficult to quantify, but research-based methodologies help estimate these effects. Using these methodologies, we calculate that the intangible cost of crime in Arlington Heights totals $2,409,943 ($478 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $3,474,828 ($690 per resident). All Cost of Crime facts are based on scholarly research done on the cost of crime. Read more about our methodology here.

Interpreting the Crime Maps

When interpreting the Arlington Heights crime map, keep in mind that crime rates are measured per resident. Areas with high visitor traffic, such as shopping districts, may appear to have higher crime rates simply because more crimes occur where people gather - even if few residents live there. For example, the southwest part of the neighborhood has more retail establishments, which can artificially inflate crime rates in that area. Red areas on the map do not necessarily mean a neighborhood is unsafe for residents.

More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports always look like high-crime locations due to the large number of people and the low population nearby. Parks and designated recreational areas have the same problem. Of Arlington Heights’s 5,038 residents, few live near recreational areas. Because many people visit, crime rates may appear higher even for safe parks. Crime occurs where people gather, whether they live there or not. Before assuming an area is unsafe, consider both per-capita crime rates and total crime counts, as well as the types of destinations nearby.

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Arlington Heights Crime Breakdown

The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 Arlington Heights residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
0.5908
Robbery
0.2124
Rape
0.4802
Murder
0.0266
Total Violent Crime
1.310 (A+)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
8.531
Vehicle Theft
1.399
Burglary
0.9656
Arson
0.0604
Total Property Crime
10.96 (A)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.0099
Drug Crimes
1.216
Vandalism
2.798
Identity Theft
0.3639
Animal Cruelty
0.0231
Total "Other" Rate
4.411 (A-)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods

Compared to surrounding neighborhoods, the rate of crime in Arlington Heights is lower. The table below shows Crime Grades for neighborhoods close to Arlington Heights.

Nearby Neighborhood
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
B+
A
A-
A+
A+
A+
A
A
A
A
B
A
A+
A+
A+
A-
A
A
B+
B-
A-
A+
A+
A+
A
B-
A
A-
A-
A

Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations

Arlington Heights is lower versus other neighborhoods of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in neighborhoods with comparable overall population in the neighborhood‘s boundaries.

Similar Neighborhood
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
A
B+
B+
C+
A-
A-
A-
A-
A-
A+
A-
A-
C
B+
B+
C
C
C
A
A
A
C+
C
C
A
A+
A+
A
A
A

Considering only the crime rate, Arlington Heights is safer than the Massachusetts state average and safer than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Arlington Heights, Arlington, MA average SchoolGrade of A+, with 72% actual proficiency versus 61% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Arlington Heights schools on SchoolGrade

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