The Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX Metro Area has a slightly lower rate of violent crime compared to the national average at 21.6, while the US average is 22.7. Property crime in this metro area is also slightly lower at 35.5, compared to the national average of 35.4. However, this does not mean that crime is not a concern in this area. In 2019, there were several high-profile cases of violent crime, including a mass shooting at a church in White Settlement and a serial killer targeting transgender women. The region also struggles with gang activity and drug-related crimes. Despite these challenges, law enforcement agencies in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metro area are constantly working to address and reduce crime rates, while also promoting community safety and well-being.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington Metro Area violent crime is 21.6. (The US average is 22.7)
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington Metro Area property crime is 35.5. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, Texas does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Dallas, Texas. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Dallas, Texas. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.