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Is Carrollton, Texas Safe?

Population 134,562 · Safer than 29% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

A C- grade for Carrollton means there's room for concern. The 228.8 per-thousand crime rate and violent crime below the national average tell the story. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,473 per 100K.

Carrollton Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricCarrolltonTexas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate276.1315.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2011.42077.31,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate212.0--268.2
Theft Rate1473.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate436.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

228.8 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

276/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

2011/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Carrollton

Violent crime in Carrollton is below the national average. The rate of 276.1 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2011.4 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,473 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Carrollton Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault212
079% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery41
065% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary268
099% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,473
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft436
01.4x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Carrollton Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Carrollton
276.1
State
315.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Carrollton
2011.4
State
2077.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Carrollton Safety

Is Carrollton safe?
Not especially. Carrollton earns a C- with a crime rate of 228.8 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Carrollton?
228.8 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 276.1 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2011.4 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Carrollton safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Carrollton's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,473 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Carrollton?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Carrollton generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Carrollton police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Carrollton?
Crime rates have held steady in Carrollton, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C- grade.
How does Carrollton compare to other cities in Texas?
Below average for the state. Carrollton ranks behind about 62% of Texas cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Carrollton to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Carrollton?
Bad. A C- grade and 228.8 per-thousand rate put Carrollton below 71% of US cities. Violent crime at 276 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Carrollton?
276.1 per 100,000, which is 24% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (212), robbery (41), 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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