ARLINGTON, Texas — Crime in Arlington declined for the fourth consecutive year in 2025, according to the Arlington Police Department Annual Report.
The report provides a detailed look at the department’s operations, initiatives and crime trends over the past year.
Officials said overall crime dropped 12 percent compared to 2024. Crimes against persons, which include assault, homicide and human trafficking, decreased by 14 percent, while crimes against property, such as burglary and theft, fell by 18 percent.
The department also highlighted a new partnership with University of Texas at Arlington aimed at helping solve cold cases. Through the program, students studying criminal justice and forensics review unsolved homicide cases and present potential leads to investigators. Police leaders described the initiative as beneficial for both the department and students gaining real-world experience.
Technology investments were another key focus in 2025. Arlington police became one of the first agencies to receive a special waiver from the Federal Aviation Administration allowing drones to be flown beyond visual line of sight. The approval enabled the department to expand its Drone as a First Responder program, allowing pilots in the Real Time Crime Center to remotely deploy drones to incidents and provide live information to officers on the ground.
Chief Al Jones said the department has made meaningful progress in improving public safety.
“As we look ahead, I am confident in the future we are building together,” Jones said. “We will continue to prioritize collaboration, innovation, and meaningful engagement as we work to create lasting, positive change.”
The full report outlines additional programs and unit operations designed to enhance safety and strengthen community engagement.
