Is Arlington, TX safe?
It depends on the neighborhood. Of the 37 Arlington neighborhoods we score (average 78/100), 34 are comfortable to walk around with normal awareness and 3 call for more care, especially after dark. Green means comfortable on foot; red means we would not walk it casually.
What makes up this score?Safest neighborhoods in Arlington
- 1Knott's Landing on Little Road· ArlingtonKnott's Landing is a peaceful, established suburban community along Little Road in southwest Arlington near Lake Arlington. The area is characterized…84Go
- 2Russell Curry Estates· ArlingtonRussell Curry Estates is a classic South Arlington single-family neighborhood characterized by spacious lots, mature trees, and low-density…84Go
- 3Enchanted Creek· ArlingtonEnchanted Creek is a scenic residential enclave in Southwest Arlington characterized by single-family brick homes, mature trees, and low-traffic…84Go
- 4Fannin Farm· ArlingtonFannin Farm is an established master-planned subdivision in South Arlington known for its brick single-family homes, manicured lawns, and community…84Go
- 5Southwind· ArlingtonSouthwind is an established master-planned suburban neighborhood located near the Arlington-Mansfield border. It features contemporary single-family…84Go
All Arlington neighborhoods by safety score
Go — 21 areas
Comfortable to walk around, day or evening.
- Knott's Landing on Little Road· ArlingtonKnott's Landing is a peaceful, established suburban community along Little Road in southwest Arlington near Lake Arlington. The area is characterized…84Go
- Russell Curry Estates· ArlingtonRussell Curry Estates is a classic South Arlington single-family neighborhood characterized by spacious lots, mature trees, and low-density…84Go
- Enchanted Creek· ArlingtonEnchanted Creek is a scenic residential enclave in Southwest Arlington characterized by single-family brick homes, mature trees, and low-traffic…84Go
- Fannin Farm· ArlingtonFannin Farm is an established master-planned subdivision in South Arlington known for its brick single-family homes, manicured lawns, and community…84Go
- Southwind· ArlingtonSouthwind is an established master-planned suburban neighborhood located near the Arlington-Mansfield border. It features contemporary single-family…84Go
- Shorewood Estates· ArlingtonShorewood Estates is an established residential neighborhood in West Arlington known for its proximity to Lake Arlington and mature tree canopy. The…83Go
- Green Oaks Preserve· ArlingtonSituated in southwest Arlington near Lake Arlington, Green Oaks Preserve consists largely of single-family subdivisions, quiet cul-de-sacs, and local…83Go
- Deer Cove· ArlingtonDeer Cove is a quiet, established residential neighborhood in Arlington featuring tidy single-family homes, mature trees, and peaceful cul-de-sacs…82Go
- Winding Creek Estates· ArlingtonWinding Creek Estates is a quiet, family-oriented suburban enclave characterized by mature trees and well-maintained single-family brick homes…82Go
- Sierra Elite Estates· ArlingtonSierra Elite Estates is an established suburban residential enclave in Arlington featuring spacious single-family brick homes, manicured lawns, and…81Go
- The Bluffs· ArlingtonThe Bluffs is an established suburban community in North Arlington characterized by quiet residential streets, mature tree canopies, and immediate…81Go
- Canyon Grove· ArlingtonCanyon Grove is an established residential enclave in Arlington featuring tidy single-family homes, mature trees, and low-traffic residential…81Go
- Ambercrest· ArlingtonAmbercrest is an established suburban enclave characterized by single-family brick homes, manicured lawns, and quiet residential cul-de-sacs. Located…81Go
- Martha's Vineyad· ArlingtonMartha's Vineyard is an established residential subdivision in South Arlington characterized by manicured lawns, single-family brick homes, and…81Go
- Park Highlands· ArlingtonPark Highlands is a classic suburban enclave located in western Arlington near Lake Arlington and Bowman Springs Park. The neighborhood features…80Go
- Highland Ridge· ArlingtonHighland Ridge is a peaceful, established suburban neighborhood characterized by mid-sized single-family brick homes and tree-lined residential…80Go
- Harris Place· ArlingtonHarris Place is an established south Arlington neighborhood defined by well-kept single-family brick homes, quiet cul-de-sacs, and manicured yards…80Go
- Lake Port Meadows· ArlingtonLake Port Meadows is an established residential enclave characterized by single-family brick homes, manicured lawns, and low traffic volume. Located…80Go
- Harris Ridge· ArlingtonHarris Ridge is an established residential enclave characterized by single-family brick homes, quiet cul-de-sacs, and easy access to community parks…80Go
- Webb (Arlington)· ArlingtonWebb is a sprawling residential district in southeast Arlington near the Mansfield border, characterized by newer single-family housing tracts and…80Go
- Arlington Lakeside· ArlingtonArlington Lakeside is an established, picturesque community on the eastern shores of Lake Arlington, characterized by mature trees, quiet…80Go
Go, stay aware — 13 areas
Fine with normal city awareness.
- Brighton Village· ArlingtonBrighton Village is an established residential subdivision nestled in southeast Arlington near the Mansfield city line. Dominated by single-family…78Go, stay aware
- Indigo Pointe· ArlingtonIndigo Pointe is an established residential neighborhood in South Arlington characterized by single-family brick homes, quiet cul-de-sacs, and…78Go, stay aware
- Western Trails· ArlingtonWestern Trails is an established residential neighborhood in West Arlington characterized by mature trees, single-family brick homes, and quiet…78Go, stay aware
- Fox Run (Arlington)· ArlingtonFox Run is an established residential neighborhood in South Arlington consisting primarily of mid-size brick single-family homes and quiet…76Go, stay aware
- Lake Port Village· ArlingtonLake Port Village is a peaceful, car-dependent residential community situated near Lake Arlington in Southwest Arlington. It consists mostly of…76Go, stay aware
- Artist's Glen· ArlingtonArtist's Glen is an established residential enclave characterized by single-family brick homes, mature trees, and cul-de-sacs. Located convenient to…76Go, stay aware
- Twin Gates· ArlingtonTwin Gates is an established mid-century to 1980s suburban neighborhood centered around quiet cul-de-sacs and single-family homes. While purely…74Go, stay aware
- Berkeley Square· ArlingtonBerkeley Square is a traditional mid-century and 1980s suburban neighborhood located in central-east Arlington. Primarily composed of single-family…74Go, stay aware
- Arlington Oaks· ArlingtonArlington Oaks is an established residential neighborhood in North Arlington characterized by multi-unit condominiums, townhomes, and mature oak…72Go, stay aware
- Silver Bell· ArlingtonSilver Bell is a mid-century, working-class residential enclave in East Arlington characterized by modest single-family ranch homes and mature shade…72Go, stay aware
- Mission Mayfield Downs· ArlingtonMission Mayfield Downs is an established residential area in Arlington characterized by single-family ranch homes, multi-family apartment…71Go, stay aware
- Woodbine (Arlington)· ArlingtonWoodbine is an established suburban pocket in Arlington characterized by single-story mid-to-late 20th-century ranch homes and quiet residential…71Go, stay aware
- La Frontera· ArlingtonLa Frontera is an established, predominantly Hispanic residential and commercial pocket in East Arlington. The area is defined by strip centers along…71Go, stay aware
Caution — 3 areas
Go in daylight and stay on the busier streets.
- Tarrant· ArlingtonTarrant is an established East Arlington community characterized by mid-century single-family homes, apartment complexes, and active strip malls. It…64Caution
- Bel Air on Abram· ArlingtonBel Air on Abram is a dense residential and commercial corridor located in East Arlington along East Abram Street. The area is dominated by…64Caution
- Lindberg· ArlingtonLindberg is a quiet, mid-century residential neighborhood situated in East Arlington close to major transportation corridors and industrial zones. It…64Caution
Arlington safety questions
What is the safest neighborhood in Arlington?
Knott's Landing on Little Road scores highest at 84/100, followed by Russell Curry Estates (84) and Enchanted Creek (84).
Is Arlington safe to walk at night?
In the 21 green-rated areas, generally yes with normal awareness. In the 3 orange or red areas, stick to busy, lit streets or take a ride after dark.
Which Arlington areas should visitors be careful in?
Our lowest-scoring areas are Lindberg (64), Bel Air on Abram (64), Tarrant (64). Visit in daylight and stay on the main streets.
How does VibeLoco score Arlington neighborhoods?
Each score blends recent reported crime and local news with Census data on income, poverty and housing, refreshed nightly. Walk and bike scores are shown separately.