Crime & Safety in Dallas, TX

Detailed crime statistics, safety scores, and law enforcement data.

Dallas has a violent crime rate of 662 per 100,000 residents, 74% above the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 440.9 per 100,000, robbery at 169.2, rape at 38.1. The murder rate is 13.7 per 100,000 (above the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 3,413 per 100,000, 74% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 1,832, burglary at 468, vehicle theft at 1,101 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 322 fatal traffic crashes. The area has experienced 91 federally declared disasters. Overall, Dallas receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Dallas vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent661.9/100K
74% above US avg
Murder13.7/100K
117% above US avg
Rape38.1/100K
Robbery169.2/100K
Assault440.9/100K

Property Crime

Total Property3,412.9/100K
74% above US avg
Burglary468.0/100K
Theft1,832.3/100K
Vehicle Theft1,101.2/100K
Arson11.4/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)322
FEMA Disasters91

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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