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Dallas vs El Paso: 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 El Paso's 23.2 per 1,000, making El Paso 48% safer overall. El Paso earns a C+ safety grade compared to Dallas's F. Both figures are based on 2023 FBI Uniform Crime Report data.

F

Dallas

Texas

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

El Paso

Texas

Overall GradeC+
Violent CrimeC+
Property CrimeB-
Crime Rate23.2/1K
Percentile49%

Head-to-Head Crime Comparison

MetricDallasEl Paso
Overall Crime Rate44.8/1K23.2/1K
Violent Crime Rate680.0440.3
Property Crime Rate3800.01883.3
Murder Rate9.68.5
Assault Rate535.6276.6
Robbery Rate103.857.5
Burglary Rate504.3299.3
Theft Rate3024.21393.6
Vehicle Theft Rate916.4173.6

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 0 and El Paso is safer in 9.

Victim Odds Comparison

In Dallas, you have a 1 in 22 chance of being a crime victim per year vs 1 in 43 in El Paso.

Full Safety Reports

F
Dallas, Texas Safety ReportFull crime breakdown, FAQs, and trends
C+
El Paso, Texas Safety ReportFull crime breakdown, FAQs, and trends

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dallas safer than El Paso?
As of 2026, El Paso is 48% safer overall, with a crime rate of 23.2 per 1,000 residents compared to Dallas's 44.8. El Paso earns a C+ safety grade vs Dallas's F. Based on 2023 FBI UCR data.
Which city has more violent crime, Dallas or El Paso?
Dallas has more violent crime at 680 per 100,000 residents. El Paso is safer for violent crime. The national average is 363.8 per 100,000.
What is the crime rate in Dallas vs El Paso?
Dallas has a crime rate of 44.8 per 1,000 (violent: 680/100K, property: 3800/100K). El Paso has 23.2 per 1,000 (violent: 440/100K, property: 1883/100K).
Should I move to Dallas or El Paso?
From a safety perspective, El Paso has lower crime rates across most categories. However, safety is just one factor. Dallas (pop. 1,329,491) and El Paso (pop. 683,012) differ in cost of living, job market, climate, and culture. El Paso's C+ safety grade is a plus, but research all factors before deciding.
How do Dallas and El Paso compare for property crime?
El Paso has lower property crime at 1883 per 100K vs Dallas'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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