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San Antonio vs Dallas: Crime & Safety Comparison (2026)

Updated October 2026 · Based on 2023 FBI UCR data

San Antonio has a crime rate of 53 per 1,000 residents vs Dallas's 44.8 per 1,000, making Dallas 15% safer overall. Dallas earns a F safety grade compared to San Antonio's F. Both figures are based on 2023 FBI Uniform Crime Report data.

F

San Antonio

Texas

Overall GradeF
Violent CrimeC
Property CrimeF
Crime Rate53/1K
Percentile2%
F

Dallas

Texas

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

Head-to-Head Crime Comparison

MetricSan AntonioDallas
Overall Crime Rate53/1K44.8/1K
Violent Crime Rate500.0680.0
Property Crime Rate4800.03800.0
Murder Rate9.39.6
Assault Rate356.2535.6
Robbery Rate67.7103.8
Burglary Rate837.0504.3
Theft Rate3732.93024.2
Vehicle Theft Rate970.3916.4

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, San Antonio is safer in 4 and Dallas is safer in 5.

Victim Odds Comparison

In San Antonio, you have a 1 in 19 chance of being a crime victim per year vs 1 in 22 in Dallas.

Full Safety Reports

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San Antonio, Texas Safety ReportFull crime breakdown, FAQs, and trends
F
Dallas, Texas Safety ReportFull crime breakdown, FAQs, and trends

Weather Comparison: San Antonio vs Dallas

San Antonio Climate Overview

Annual High81°F
Annual Low57.8°F
Annual Rain31.5"
Annual SnowNone
Comfortable Months5
Best MonthApril
Worst MonthJanuary
Monthly Temperature
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
ComfortableWarmHot

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
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
ColdComfortableWarmHot

Monthly Temperature Comparison

San AntonioDallasHigh/Low °F range
40°60°80°100°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Both cities have similar summer temperatures, but Dallas is 4°F colder in winter than San Antonio. Dallas gets 2 inches of snow annually, while San Antonio rarely sees any. Dallas is wetter with 38" of annual rain compared to 32". Dallas has more comfortable weather months (6 vs 5).

Frequently Asked Questions

Is San Antonio safer than Dallas?
As of 2026, Dallas is 15% safer overall, with a crime rate of 44.8 per 1,000 residents compared to San Antonio's 53. Dallas earns a F safety grade vs San Antonio's F. Based on 2023 FBI UCR data.
Which city has more violent crime, San Antonio or Dallas?
Dallas has more violent crime at 680 per 100,000 residents. San Antonio is safer for violent crime. The national average is 363.8 per 100,000.
What is the crime rate in San Antonio vs Dallas?
San Antonio has a crime rate of 53 per 1,000 (violent: 500/100K, property: 4800/100K). Dallas has 44.8 per 1,000 (violent: 680/100K, property: 3800/100K).
Should I move to San Antonio or Dallas?
From a safety perspective, Dallas has lower crime rates across most categories. However, safety is just one factor. San Antonio (pop. 1,548,422) and Dallas (pop. 1,329,491) 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 San Antonio and Dallas compare for property crime?
Dallas has lower property crime at 3800 per 100K vs San Antonio'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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