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Is Addison, Texas Safe?

Population 17,195 · Safer than 38% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Addison is a smaller community of 17,195 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 206.7 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,470 per 100K.

Addison Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricAddisonTexas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate384.1315.6363.8
Property Crime Rate1683.02077.31,832.3
Murder Rate8.0--5.7
Assault Rate238.0--268.2
Theft Rate1470.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate163.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

206.7 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

384/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC+

1683/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Addison

Violent crime in Addison is close to the national average. The rate of 384.1 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1683.0 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,470 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Addison Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder8
01.4x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault238
089% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery63
0100% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary321
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,470
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft163
051% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Addison Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Addison
384.1
State
315.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Addison
1683.0
State
2077.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Addison Safety

Is Addison safe?
Not especially. Addison earns a C with a crime rate of 206.7 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs close to the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Addison?
206.7 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 384.1 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1683.0 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Addison safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Addison has a C grade, so it's not the safest destination, but tourist areas generally see less violent crime than the citywide average suggests.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Addison?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Addison generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Addison police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Addison?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Addison's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does Addison compare to other cities in Texas?
Below average for the state. Addison ranks behind about 64% of Texas cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 0.9x the national rate.
How safe is Addison to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Addison?
Mixed. Violent crime is close to the national average, and property crime is close to the national average. It's not great, but it's not the worst either, landing at the 38th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Addison?
384.1 per 100,000, which is 6% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (238), robbery (63), and murder (8.0) per 100,000.

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