City Services Satisfaction Survey 2012 City Services Satisfaction Survey | Page 86

When asked if residents agreed or not with specific statements about Arlington, they most agreed that
Arlington is culturally diverse, there is a variety of housing, and it is a financially stable city. They least agreed
that there are acceptable traffic levels, there is a commitment to going green, or it is a great place to retire.
What Citizens Think About Arlington
100
90
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
82.9
82.8
69.2
63.2
61.9
58.3
55.3
51.7
46.3
45.5
45.4
42.8
All neighborhoods have perceived problems or negative implications. Residents were asked to rate various
neighborhood issues as problems. The following graph represents the top 5 problems rated in FY 2012 and
shows how it compares to past years. Residential burglaries received a significant increase as a major problem
in FY 2012 over previous years.
Neighborhood Perceptions
Top 5 Problems (Major)
Speeding in
Neighborhood (New in …
12.2
11.9
Residential Burglaries
6.5
7.8
11.6
8.3
8.1
8.8
Car Burglaries
4.8
Illegal Drug Sales
5.3
Stray Animals
0
5
FY 2010
FY 2011
5
6.7
6.2
7.8
6.9
Percent
FY 2012
10
15