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Is Dallas, Georgia Safe?

Population 15,402 · Safer than 29% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Dallas is a smaller community of 15,402 people with a C- safety grade. Crime runs well below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 229.1 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,573 per 100K.

Dallas Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricDallasGeorgia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate203.6320.3363.8
Property Crime Rate2087.72019.41,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate118.0--268.2
Theft Rate1573.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate489.0--318.3

All rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report + Census Bureau population estimates.

Overall SafetyC-

229.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

204/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2088/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Dallas

Violent crime in Dallas is well below the national average. The rate of 203.6 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2087.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,573 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Dallas Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault118
044% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery42
066% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary264
098% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,573
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft489
01.5x national avgAvg: 318.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. Vertical marker = national average.

How Dallas Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Dallas
203.6
State
320.3
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Dallas
2087.7
State
2019.4
National
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. National averages from 2023 FBI UCR data.

Frequently Asked Questions About Dallas Safety

Is Dallas safe?
Not especially. Dallas earns a C- with a crime rate of 229.1 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs well below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Dallas?
229.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 203.6 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2087.7 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Dallas safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Dallas's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,573 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Dallas?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Dallas generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Dallas police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Dallas?
No. Crime in Dallas has been trending down, which is good news for the C--rated city.
How does Dallas compare to other cities in Georgia?
Below average for the state. Dallas ranks behind about 61% of Georgia cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Dallas to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is well below the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Dallas?
Bad. A C- grade and 229.1 per-thousand rate put Dallas below 71% of US cities. Violent crime at 204 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Dallas?
203.6 per 100,000, which is 44% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (118), robbery (42), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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