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Is Dallas, Oregon Safe?

Population 17,890 · Safer than 27% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Dallas is a smaller community of 17,890 people with a C- safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 233.9 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,866 per 100K.

Dallas Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricDallasOregon AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate251.3332.5363.8
Property Crime Rate2087.42078.01,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate150.0--268.2
Theft Rate1866.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate259.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

233.9 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

251/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2087/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Dallas

Violent crime in Dallas is below the national average. The rate of 251.3 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2087.4 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,866 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Dallas Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault150
056% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery47
074% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary278
01.0x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,866
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft259
081% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Dallas Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Dallas
251.3
State
332.5
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Dallas
2087.4
State
2078.0
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 233.9 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Dallas?
233.9 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 251.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2087.4 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 (1,866 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 Oregon?
Below average for the state. Dallas ranks behind about 71% of Oregon 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 below the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Dallas?
Bad. A C- grade and 233.9 per-thousand rate put Dallas below 73% of US cities. Violent crime at 251 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Dallas?
251.3 per 100,000, which is 31% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (150), robbery (47), and murder (5.0) 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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