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Dallas vs Atlanta: Crime & Safety Comparison (2026)

Updated October 2026 · Based on 2023 FBI UCR data

Dallas has a crime rate of 44.8 per 1,000 residents vs Atlanta's 55 per 1,000, making Dallas 19% safer overall. Dallas earns a F safety grade compared to Atlanta's F. Both figures are based on 2023 FBI Uniform Crime Report data.

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Dallas

Texas

Overall GradeF
Violent CrimeD+
Property CrimeF
Crime Rate44.8/1K
Percentile7%
F

Atlanta

Georgia

Overall GradeF
Violent CrimeD
Property CrimeF
Crime Rate55/1K
Percentile2%

Head-to-Head Crime Comparison

MetricDallasAtlanta
Overall Crime Rate44.8/1K55/1K
Violent Crime Rate680.0700.0
Property Crime Rate3800.04800.0
Murder Rate9.612.2
Assault Rate535.6484.4
Robbery Rate103.8129.5
Burglary Rate504.3812.4
Theft Rate3024.23481.2
Vehicle Theft Rate916.41018.6

Crime rates per 100,000 residents. 2023 FBI Uniform Crime Report data. Lower rates are better (safer).

Category Winner Summary

Out of 9 crime categories, Dallas is safer in 8 and Atlanta is safer in 1.

Victim Odds Comparison

In Dallas, you have a 1 in 22 chance of being a crime victim per year vs 1 in 18 in Atlanta.

Full Safety Reports

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Dallas, Texas Safety ReportFull crime breakdown, FAQs, and trends
F
Atlanta, Georgia Safety ReportFull crime breakdown, FAQs, and trends

Weather Comparison: Dallas vs Atlanta

Dallas Climate Overview

Annual High77.5°F
Annual Low56.9°F
Annual Rain37.9"
Annual Snow1.5"
Comfortable Months6
Best MonthOctober
Worst MonthJanuary
Monthly Temperature
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Atlanta Climate Overview

Annual High72.1°F
Annual Low52.9°F
Annual Rain47.6"
Annual Snow0.9"
Comfortable Months6
Best MonthMay
Worst MonthJanuary
Monthly Temperature
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Monthly Temperature Comparison

DallasAtlantaHigh/Low °F range
40°60°80°100°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Dallas is 8°F warmer in summer than Atlanta, but Atlanta is 3°F colder in winter than Dallas. Dallas gets significantly more snow (2" vs 1"). Atlanta is wetter with 48" of annual rain compared to 38".

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dallas safer than Atlanta?
As of 2026, Dallas is 19% safer overall, with a crime rate of 44.8 per 1,000 residents compared to Atlanta's 55. Dallas earns a F safety grade vs Atlanta's F. Based on 2023 FBI UCR data.
Which city has more violent crime, Dallas or Atlanta?
Atlanta has more violent crime at 700 per 100,000 residents. Dallas is safer for violent crime. The national average is 363.8 per 100,000.
What is the crime rate in Dallas vs Atlanta?
Dallas has a crime rate of 44.8 per 1,000 (violent: 680/100K, property: 3800/100K). Atlanta has 55 per 1,000 (violent: 700/100K, property: 4800/100K).
Should I move to Dallas or Atlanta?
From a safety perspective, Dallas has lower crime rates across most categories. However, safety is just one factor. Dallas (pop. 1,329,491) and Atlanta (pop. 529,110) differ in cost of living, job market, climate, and culture. Dallas's F safety grade is a plus, but research all factors before deciding.
How do Dallas and Atlanta compare for property crime?
Dallas has lower property crime at 3800 per 100K vs Atlanta's 4800. The national average is 1,832 per 100K. Theft is the most common property crime in both cities.

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2023 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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