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Is Dallas, Texas Safe?

Population 1,329,491 · Safer than 8% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Crime in Dallas runs high. The city's F grade puts it below 92% of US cities, with violent crime above the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 2,029 per 100K.

Dallas Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricDallasTexas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate479.4315.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2566.52077.31,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate366.0--268.2
Theft Rate2029.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate648.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyF

304.6 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD-

479/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeF

2567/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Dallas

Violent crime in Dallas is above the national average. The rate of 479.4 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is well above the national average at 2566.5 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 2,029 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Assault is notable at 366 per 100K, above the national 268.2.

Dallas Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault366
01.4x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery72
01.1x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary328
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft2,029
01.4x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft648
02.0x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Dallas Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Dallas
479.4
State
315.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Dallas
2566.5
State
2077.3
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 F with a crime rate of 304.6 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs above the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Dallas?
304.6 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 479.4 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2566.5 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Dallas safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Dallas's F grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (2,029 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 F-rated city.
How does Dallas compare to other cities in Texas?
Below average for the state. Dallas ranks behind about 93% of Texas cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.4x the national rate.
How safe is Dallas to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is above the national average. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Dallas?
Bad. A F grade and 304.6 per-thousand rate put Dallas below 92% of US cities. Violent crime at 479 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Dallas?
479.4 per 100,000, which is 32% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (366), robbery (72), 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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