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Is Dayton, Texas Safe?

Population 10,226 · Safer than 34% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Dayton is a smaller community of 10,226 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 216.4 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,470 per 100K.

Dayton Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricDaytonTexas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate276.2315.6363.8
Property Crime Rate1887.52077.31,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate161.0--268.2
Theft Rate1470.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate337.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

216.4 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

276/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1888/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Dayton

Violent crime in Dayton is below the national average. The rate of 276.2 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1887.5 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.

Dayton Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault161
060% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery45
071% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary352
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,470
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft337
01.1x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Dayton Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Dayton
276.2
State
315.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Dayton
1887.5
State
2077.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Dayton Safety

Is Dayton safe?
Not especially. Dayton earns a C with a crime rate of 216.4 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Dayton?
216.4 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 276.2 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1887.5 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Dayton safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Dayton's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,470 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Dayton?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Dayton generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Dayton police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Dayton?
Crime rates have held steady in Dayton, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C grade.
How does Dayton compare to other cities in Texas?
Below average for the state. Dayton ranks behind about 61% of Texas cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Dayton 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 Dayton?
Bad. A C grade and 216.4 per-thousand rate put Dayton below 66% of US cities. Violent crime at 276 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Dayton?
276.2 per 100,000, which is 24% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (161), robbery (45), 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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