Arlington Hts. named one of the nation's safest cities

Arlington Heights is one of the safest cities in the nation, according to the latest crime statistics.

Of 437 cities in the United States with populations more than 75,000, Arlington Heights had the fourth lowest crime rate, based on the 2013 crime data available from the FBI, the most recent report available, according to a village news release.

For 2014, the Arlington Heights crime rate is expected to look even better. The police department recently reported its 2014 crime rate numbers to the FBI, noting an 8 percent drop from 2013, resulting in a historically low crime rate for Arlington Heights, the release said.

Arlington Heights was also recently named one of the top 100 Safest Cities in a report compiled by an online research firm, NeighborhoodScout.

The list is based on the total number of property and violent crimes that occur on a yearly basis per 1,000 residents.

"This ranking confirms that Arlington Heights is a great place for families to live and businesses to thrive. Ensuring the health, safety, and welfare of all who live and work in our community is our highest priority," said Mayor Thomas Hayes in the release. "The police department's impressive success in doing so would not be possible without the cooperation and involvement of all of our community partners including our residents and business community."