Crime Rate in Dallas, Texas (2024)
Current crime statistics, safety grade, and trends for Dallas based on FBI data.
Key Insights
- →Dallas has a violent crime rate of 658.2 per 100,000 residents, 83% above the national average.
- →The murder rate in Dallas is 13.6 per 100K, with 180 homicides reported in 2024.
- →Violent crime decreased by 2.0% compared to the previous year.
- →Dallas's violent crime rate is above the Texas state average of 389.4/100K.
1,321,502
Population
658.2
Violent Rate
13.6
Murder Rate
3351.9
Property Rate
Safety Grade
Year-over-Year Change
Violent crime in Dallas decreased by -2.0% from the previous year. The city is currently on a improving trajectory.
Crime Composition
Breakdown of violent crimes in Dallas by type:
2.1%
Murder
5.5%
Rape
25.6%
Robbery
66.9%
Assault
How Dallas Compares
Multi-Year Trend
| Year | Population | Violent Rate | Murder Rate | Property Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,321,502 | 658.2 | 13.6 | 3351.9 |
| 2023 | 1,304,989 | 671.5 | 18.5 | 4030.0 |
| 2022 | 1,286,121 | 778.2 | 12.2 | 3812.8 |
| 2021 | 1,349,185 | 825.0 | 15.7 | 3420.5 |
| 2020 | 1,363,028 | 844.7 | 17.3 | 3446.3 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the crime rate in Dallas?
Dallas has a violent crime rate of 658.2 per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 3351.9 per 100,000 residents, based on 2024 FBI data.
Is Dallas safe?
Dallas receives a safety grade of F based on its crime rates compared to other US cities. The city ranks in the 93th percentile for safety.
How does Dallas compare to the national average?
Dallas's violent crime rate of 658.2/100K is above the national average of 359.1/100K. Its property crime rate is above the national average of 1955.0/100K.