Dallas, TX has unfortunately been plagued by a high rate of both violent and property crime. According to recent data, the city has a violent crime rate of 37, which is significantly higher than the national average of 22.7. This means that residents of Dallas are more likely to experience acts of violence such as assault, robbery, and homicide compared to people living in other parts of the country. In addition to its high violent crime rate, Dallas also has a property crime rate of 50.7, well above the national average of 35.4. This includes crimes such as burglary, theft, and motor vehicle theft. These statistics highlight the ongoing issue of crime in Dallas and the need for continued efforts to address and improve the safety of its residents.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Dallas violent crime is 37.0. (The US average is 22.7)
Dallas property crime is 50.7. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.