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Is Irving, Texas Safe?

Population 257,076 · Safer than 16% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Crime in Irving runs high. The city's D grade puts it below 84% of US cities, with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,562 per 100K.

Irving Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricIrvingTexas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate370.8315.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2322.32077.31,832.3
Murder Rate7.0--5.7
Assault Rate214.0--268.2
Theft Rate1562.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate339.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

269.3 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

371/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2322/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Irving

Violent crime in Irving is close to the national average. The rate of 370.8 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2322.3 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,562 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Irving Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder7
01.2x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault214
080% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery40
063% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary394
01.5x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,562
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft339
01.1x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Irving Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Irving
370.8
State
315.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Irving
2322.3
State
2077.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Irving Safety

Is Irving safe?
Not especially. Irving earns a D with a crime rate of 269.3 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs close to the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Irving?
269.3 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 370.8 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2322.3 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Irving safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Irving's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,562 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Irving?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Irving generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Irving police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Irving?
No. Crime in Irving has been trending down, which is good news for the D-rated city.
How does Irving compare to other cities in Texas?
Below average for the state. Irving ranks behind about 87% of Texas cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Irving to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Irving?
Bad. A D grade and 269.3 per-thousand rate put Irving below 84% of US cities. Violent crime at 371 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Irving?
370.8 per 100,000, which is 2% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (214), robbery (40), and murder (7.0) 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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