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Dallas vs Denver: 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 Denver's 43.5 per 1,000, making Denver 3% safer overall. Denver earns a F safety grade compared to Dallas'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

Denver

Colorado

Overall GradeF
Violent CrimeC
Property CrimeF
Crime Rate43.5/1K
Percentile9%

Head-to-Head Crime Comparison

MetricDallasDenver
Overall Crime Rate44.8/1K43.5/1K
Violent Crime Rate680.0550.0
Property Crime Rate3800.03800.0
Murder Rate9.68.6
Assault Rate535.6429.0
Robbery Rate103.899.8
Burglary Rate504.3593.2
Theft Rate3024.23293.7
Vehicle Theft Rate916.4888.1

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 2 and Denver is safer in 6, with 1 tied.

Victim Odds Comparison

In Dallas, you have a 1 in 22 chance of being a crime victim per year vs 1 in 23 in Denver.

Full Safety Reports

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Dallas, Texas Safety ReportFull crime breakdown, FAQs, and trends
F
Denver, Colorado Safety ReportFull crime breakdown, FAQs, and trends

Weather Comparison: Dallas vs Denver

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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M
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D
ColdComfortableWarmHot

Denver Climate Overview

Annual High65.3°F
Annual Low36.1°F
Annual Rain15.5"
Annual Snow43.0"
Comfortable Months5
Best MonthJune
Worst MonthNovember
Monthly Temperature
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M
A
M
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S
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FreezingColdComfortableWarm

Monthly Temperature Comparison

DallasDenverHigh/Low °F range
20°40°60°80°100°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Dallas is 7°F warmer in summer than Denver, but Denver is 20°F colder in winter than Dallas. Denver gets significantly more snow (43" vs 2"). Dallas is wetter with 38" of annual rain compared to 16". Dallas has more comfortable weather months (6 vs 5).

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dallas safer than Denver?
As of 2026, Denver is 3% safer overall, with a crime rate of 43.5 per 1,000 residents compared to Dallas's 44.8. Denver earns a F safety grade vs Dallas's F. Based on 2023 FBI UCR data.
Which city has more violent crime, Dallas or Denver?
Dallas has more violent crime at 680 per 100,000 residents. Denver is safer for violent crime. The national average is 363.8 per 100,000.
What is the crime rate in Dallas vs Denver?
Dallas has a crime rate of 44.8 per 1,000 (violent: 680/100K, property: 3800/100K). Denver has 43.5 per 1,000 (violent: 550/100K, property: 3800/100K).
Should I move to Dallas or Denver?
From a safety perspective, Denver has lower crime rates across most categories. However, safety is just one factor. Dallas (pop. 1,329,491) and Denver (pop. 740,613) differ in cost of living, job market, climate, and culture. Denver's F safety grade is a plus, but research all factors before deciding.
How do Dallas and Denver compare for property crime?
Dallas has lower property crime at 3800 per 100K vs Denver's 3800. 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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