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Arlington City, Texas Criminal Records

The City of Arlington is one of the most populous cities in Tarrant County, Texas. Criminal records in this city typically consist of files generated by local, state, and federal criminal justice agencies. Local agencies, such as the City of Arlington Municipal Court, generate records of traffic and ordinance violations. At the state level, the Texas Department of Public Safety and the Texas Department of Criminal Justice may reveal the offender’s crimes in other cities and counties. Federal courts and the Federal Bureau of Investigations may provide information on crimes reported in other states.

What are Arlington Public Records?

Per the Texas Public Information Act, public records in Arlington are files written, produced, or maintained by government entities. Almost anyone may access public records by using resources provided by specific government entities. The resources may include online search platforms, online request forms, and mail-in or in-person requests to the agency. To use any of these resources, record seekers must provide relevant identifying details about the record.

Note that record custodians may refuse access to public records that are statutorily exempt under state laws. Examples of non-public records in Arlington include the following:

  • Information that is protected under attorney-client privilege.
  • Case proceedings that may reveal personal information of minors.
  • Blueprints and security plans of government-owned buildings.
  • Information that is sealed or expunged by court order.

Arlington Crime Statistics

The City of Arlington City Police Department maintains an annual statistics report for crimes documented in the city. Per the 2025 report, officers made 11,687 arrests for crimes against persons and property. Of these crimes, the officers made 15 and 1,304 arrests for homicides and driving while intoxicated, respectively.

In comparison with the 2024 crime statistics report, the total crime fell by 12 percent. Crimes against persons and properties reduced by 14 percent and 18 percent, respectively.

Are Arlington Criminal Records Public?

Yes, criminal records in the City of Arlington are mostly accessible to the public. The public is generally able to view arrest and conviction information in criminal records.

Interested parties may find Arlington criminal history files in the custody of the Texas Department of Public Safety (TxDPS). The state-level agency allows name- and fingerprint-based searches for criminal history files. To use the name-based search platform, record seekers must register an account and enter relevant search details.

Unlike name-based searches, the fingerprint-based search option may reveal comprehensive details about criminal history files. Thus, only the record subject, government officials, and licensing boards may conduct fingerprint-based checks. Record seekers may use this option by scheduling a fingerprinting appointment with a third-party vendor. The vendor sends completed fingerprint forms to the TxDPS for processing. Upon processing the request, the agency will forward the criminal record to the record seeker’s mail or email address.

In contrast, the Arlington Municipal Court maintains records of case proceedings concerning traffic and ordinance violations. Record seekers may obtain such details by submitting a request in-person or via mail to the courthouse at this address:

101 South Mesquite Street

1st Floor

Arlington, TX 76010

Phone: (817) 459-6777

How to Obtain Arlington Police Reports and Arrest Records

The City of Arlington Police Department maintains records of arrests that occurred within the city. Interested parties may obtain police reports or arrest records by conducting an online search on the agency’s search portal. An alternative option is to submit an online records request or offline request to the agency. Requesters may monitor the updates of their request via the My Request Center on the request webpage. For offline requests, record seekers must visit the agency during official hours at any of these addresses:

Main - North Station

Ott Cribbs Public Safety Center

620 West Division Street

Phone: (817) 459-5700

West Station

West District Police Station

2060 West Green Oaks Boulevard

Phone: (817) 459-6040

East Station

East District Police Station

2001 New York Avenue

Phone: (817) 459-5803

South Station

South District Police Station

1030 Southwest Green Oaks Boulevard

Phone: (817) 459-6640

The Tarrant County Sheriff’s Office may provide information on arrests conducted within the city. Record seekers may find relevant information by visiting the agency between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. at this address:

200 Taylor Streett

7th Floor

Fort Worth, Texas 76196

Phone: (817) 884-1213

How to Find Sex Offender Information in Arlington

To find sex offenders in Arlington, record seekers must use the Texas Sex Offender Registry. The Texas Department of Public Safety maintains the registry and frequently updates it to reflect recently registered sex offenders. To view sex offender information, requesters may search by offender’s name, address, or institute of higher education.

What Happens if My Request for Criminal Records is Denied in Arlington?

The first step is to determine the reasons why the record request was denied. In Arlington, record custodian agencies may refuse record requests for reasons, such as the following:

  • The record contains information that may interfere with an ongoing criminal investigation.
  • The record contains documents that are protected under state or federal laws.
  • The requested document does not exist in the request format.

Next, you may seek to file a complaint with the Texas Attorney General’s Open Records Division under these conditions:

  • The agency refused to respond to the request within 10 business days.
  • The reasons are invalid under state or federal laws.

You may file a written complaint along with a copy of the request with the Open Records Division at this address:

Office of the Attorney General

Open Records Division

P.O. Box 12548

Austin, TX 78711-2548

How to Expunge or Seal Arlington Criminal Records

Residents in Arlington may expunge criminal records by filing a petition with the Tarrant County District Court. Per Texas laws, residents may file only after fulfilling any of these conditions:

  • They were tried and not found guilty.
  • A grand jury chose not to indict.
  • They received a pardon
  • They received a deferred adjudication for certain Class C misdemeanors.
  • The statutory waiting period for expungement has elapsed. The timeframe is 180 days and three years for Class C misdemeanors and felonies, respectively.

Eligible petitioners may follow these steps to expunge criminal records:

  • Obtain a copy of criminal records from the TxDPS.
  • Draft a petition detailing your personal information, arrest information, and the final disposition. Use the instructions outlined on the TexasLawHelp website to create the petition.
  • Pay the required filing fee for expunction or request a fee waiver by submitting the Statement of Inability to Afford Payment of Court Costs.
  • The clerk will stamp the copies and send a notification to all concerned parties.
  • Petitioners may ask the clerk to schedule a hearing. The court will review the petition and relevant submissions during the hearing.