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Dallas vs Phoenix: 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 Phoenix's 37.5 per 1,000, making Phoenix 16% safer overall. Phoenix earns a D 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%
D

Phoenix

Arizona

Overall GradeD
Violent CrimeC
Property CrimeD
Crime Rate37.5/1K
Percentile17%

Head-to-Head Crime Comparison

MetricDallasPhoenix
Overall Crime Rate44.8/1K37.5/1K
Violent Crime Rate680.0550.0
Property Crime Rate3800.03200.0
Murder Rate9.68.0
Assault Rate535.6436.3
Robbery Rate103.8120.2
Burglary Rate504.3411.7
Theft Rate3024.22759.4
Vehicle Theft Rate916.4680.5

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 1 and Phoenix is safer in 8.

Victim Odds Comparison

In Dallas, you have a 1 in 22 chance of being a crime victim per year vs 1 in 27 in Phoenix.

Full Safety Reports

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Dallas, Texas Safety ReportFull crime breakdown, FAQs, and trends
D
Phoenix, Arizona Safety ReportFull crime breakdown, FAQs, and trends

Weather Comparison: Dallas vs Phoenix

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
A
M
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J
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O
N
D
ColdComfortableWarmHot

Phoenix Climate Overview

Annual High86.8°F
Annual Low62.4°F
Annual Rain7.3"
Annual SnowNone
Comfortable Months6
Best MonthApril
Worst MonthJuly
Monthly Temperature
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M
A
M
J
J
A
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O
N
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ComfortableWarmHot

Monthly Temperature Comparison

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

Phoenix is 9°F warmer in summer than Dallas, but Dallas is 7°F colder in winter than Phoenix. Dallas gets 2 inches of snow annually, while Phoenix rarely sees any. Dallas is wetter with 38" of annual rain compared to 7".

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dallas safer than Phoenix?
As of 2026, Phoenix is 16% safer overall, with a crime rate of 37.5 per 1,000 residents compared to Dallas's 44.8. Phoenix earns a D safety grade vs Dallas's F. Based on 2023 FBI UCR data.
Which city has more violent crime, Dallas or Phoenix?
Dallas has more violent crime at 680 per 100,000 residents. Phoenix is safer for violent crime. The national average is 363.8 per 100,000.
What is the crime rate in Dallas vs Phoenix?
Dallas has a crime rate of 44.8 per 1,000 (violent: 680/100K, property: 3800/100K). Phoenix has 37.5 per 1,000 (violent: 550/100K, property: 3200/100K).
Should I move to Dallas or Phoenix?
From a safety perspective, Phoenix has lower crime rates across most categories. However, safety is just one factor. Dallas (pop. 1,329,491) and Phoenix (pop. 1,665,481) differ in cost of living, job market, climate, and culture. Phoenix's D safety grade is a plus, but research all factors before deciding.
How do Dallas and Phoenix compare for property crime?
Phoenix has lower property crime at 3200 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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