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Is Garland, Texas Safe?

Population 249,625 · Safer than 21% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Garland earns a D+ safety grade with 253 crimes per 1,000 residents. Violent crime runs below the national average, putting the city behind 79% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,476 per 100K.

Garland Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricGarlandTexas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate278.1315.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2252.12077.31,832.3
Murder Rate2.0--5.7
Assault Rate197.0--268.2
Theft Rate1476.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate250.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

253 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

278/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2252/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Garland

Violent crime in Garland is below the national average. The rate of 278.1 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2252.1 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,476 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Garland Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder2
035% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault197
073% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery35
055% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary355
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,476
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft250
079% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Garland Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Garland
278.1
State
315.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Garland
2252.1
State
2077.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Garland Safety

Is Garland safe?
Not especially. Garland earns a D+ with a crime rate of 253 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Garland?
253 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 278.1 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2252.1 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Garland safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Garland's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,476 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Garland?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Garland generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Garland police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Garland?
Crime rates have held steady in Garland, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D+ grade.
How does Garland compare to other cities in Texas?
Below average for the state. Garland ranks behind about 89% of Texas cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Garland 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 Garland?
Bad. A D+ grade and 253 per-thousand rate put Garland below 79% of US cities. Violent crime at 278 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Garland?
278.1 per 100,000, which is 24% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (197), robbery (35), and murder (2.0) 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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