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Is Dumas, Texas Safe?

Population 14,862 · Safer than 26% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Dumas is a smaller community of 14,862 people with a C- safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 239.2 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,743 per 100K.

Dumas Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricDumasTexas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate245.6315.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2146.52077.31,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate161.0--268.2
Theft Rate1743.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate320.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

239.2 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

246/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2147/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Dumas

Violent crime in Dumas is below the national average. The rate of 245.6 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2146.5 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,743 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Dumas Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault161
060% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery28
044% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary251
093% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,743
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft320
01.0x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Dumas Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Dumas
245.6
State
315.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Dumas
2146.5
State
2077.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Dumas Safety

Is Dumas safe?
Not especially. Dumas earns a C- with a crime rate of 239.2 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Dumas?
239.2 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 245.6 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2146.5 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Dumas safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Dumas's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,743 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Dumas?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Dumas generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Dumas police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Dumas?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Dumas's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C- grade overall.
How does Dumas compare to other cities in Texas?
Below average for the state. Dumas ranks behind about 75% of Texas cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Dumas to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Dumas?
Bad. A C- grade and 239.2 per-thousand rate put Dumas below 74% of US cities. Violent crime at 246 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Dumas?
245.6 per 100,000, which is 32% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (161), robbery (28), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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