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Dallas, Texas: crime rate and local statistics
The violent-crime rate in Dallas was 5.7 per 1,000 residents in 2025, 67% higher than the statewide rate (3.4). Its median household earns $70,518 and the median home value is $320,700. About 1,307,930 people live in Dallas.
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in Dallas?
The FBI's 2025 figures put Dallas at 5.7 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (7,650 in all). That is 67% higher than the Texas rate (3.4), and 75% higher than the national rate (3.3). Its murder count for the year was 139. There were also 40,644 property crimes, a rate of 30.5 per 1,000. Car thefts stand out: 8.4 per 1,000, about 4.3 times the national rate. Violent crimes fell 32% between 2021 and 2025 (11,178 to 7,650).
| Offense (2025) | Dallas count | Per 1,000 | Texas per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 7,650 | 5.7 | 3.4 | 3.3 |
| Murder | 139 | 0.10 | 0.05 | 0.04 |
| Rape | 352 | 0.26 | 0.48 | 0.36 |
| Robbery | 2,019 | 1.5 | 0.52 | 0.49 |
| Aggravated assault | 5,140 | 3.9 | 2.4 | 2.4 |
| Property crime | 40,644 | 30.5 | 17.9 | 15.3 |
| Burglary | 5,581 | 4.2 | 2.5 | 1.9 |
| Larceny-theft | 23,908 | 18.0 | 12.9 | 11.4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 11,155 | 8.4 | 2.5 | 2.0 |
How has crime in Dallas changed since 2021?
| Year | Violent crimes | Property crimes | Murders |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 11,178 | 46,750 | 211 |
| 2022 | 10,252 | 49,026 | 212 |
| 2023 | 9,015 | 52,481 | 244 |
| 2024 | 8,734 | 44,932 | 181 |
| 2025 | 7,650 | 40,644 | 139 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. City figures are the Dallas Police Department's own reports.
How does Dallas compare with Texas?
Dallas's median household earns $70,518 a year, 10% lower than the state figure ($78,476). The median owner-occupied home is worth $320,700 by owners' estimates, and half of renters pay more than $1,472 a month. About 1,307,930 people live on 340 square miles of land, roughly 3,850 per square mile. The city lies in Dallas County and Rockwall County.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Dallas | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,307,930 | 30,188,424 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $70,518 | $78,476 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $320,700 | $283,800 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,472 | $1,403 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 4.9% | 5.3% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 16.7% | 13.8% | 12.5% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 38.2% | 33.8% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 42.4% | 62.6% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 33.4 | 35.6 | 38.9 |
What environmental sites and hazards are in Dallas?
EPA lists 2 active Superfund sites (final or proposed) in Dallas: Rsr Corporation and Lane Plating Works, Inc. A listing means EPA is managing a long-term cleanup; it does not by itself mean anyone is exposed today.
The National Inventory of Dams lists 13 high-hazard dams in Dallas. 2 are rated Poor or Unsatisfactory in condition, 10 Satisfactory or Fair. Tallest on the list: Rockwall-Forney Dam (68 ft) and North Lake Dam (61 ft). “High hazard” describes what lies downstream (people would probably die if the dam failed), not how likely the dam is to fail.
Dallas County carries a “Very High” overall rating in FEMA's National Risk Index. Among the hazards we show, the highest-rated are tornadoes (Very High), river flooding (Very High) and heat waves (Very High). The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Is there road construction in Dallas?
No highway work zones were listed in Dallas city limits in the October 11, 2026 state feed. Some states publish only part of their road work in open feeds, so check the state's 511 site before you travel. The map's layer refreshes every morning.
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How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in or near Dallas?
Inside the city limits there are 366 public schools (2024-25) and 83 private schools (2023-24). 34 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes are in the city. Within about 15 miles: 1 state park or recreation area: Cedar Hill State Park.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Dallas
Gun shops
31 gun shops with a public storefront are on the map inside the Dallas city limits (29 from the ATF licensee list, 2 from OpenStreetMap), plus 41 more licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown). 25 of them are pawnshops licensed to sell guns. On the ATF list: Academy Sports + Outdoors #78 (Dallas), Bishop Pawn And Jewelry #1 (Dallas), Casa View Pawn (Dallas), Cash America Pawn (7 in Dallas), Cash Plus Pawn (2 in Dallas), Clay Shooters Supply INC (Dallas), Dallas Super Pawn (Dallas), First Cash Pawn (7 in Dallas) and 8 more.
Liquor stores
103 liquor stores are on the map inside the Dallas city limits: 3 Guys Liquor (Dallas), Arcadia Liquor (Dallas), Arcadia Liquor 2 (Dallas), Best Buy Beverage (Dallas), Beverage Depot (2 in Dallas), Beverage Depot #5 (Dallas), Big Jim Discount Liquor (Dallas), Bodega Fine Spirits (Dallas) and 94 more.
Planned Parenthood
2 Planned Parenthood health centers are on the map inside the Dallas city limits: Planned Parenthood North Dallas Shelburne (Dallas) and Planned Parenthood Of Greater Taxes Surgical Health Services (Dallas).
See them on the map: gun shops · liquor stores · Planned Parenthood →
Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Dallas?
In 2025, Dallas had 5.7 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (7,650 reported), 67% higher than the Texas rate (3.4). The property-crime rate was 30.5 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Dallas?
$70,518 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024), compared with $78,476 for Texas.
How much do homes cost in Dallas?
The median value of owner-occupied homes is $320,700 (Census ACS 2020-2024), against $283,800 statewide.
What natural hazards affect Dallas?
Dallas County carries a “Very High” overall rating in FEMA's National Risk Index. Among the hazards we show, the highest-rated are tornadoes (Very High), river flooding (Very High) and heat waves (Very High).
Nearby cities
Mesquite, TX (11 mi) · Garland, TX (11 mi) · Irving, TX (13 mi) · Richardson, TX (13 mi) · DeSoto, TX (15 mi) · Rowlett, TX (15 mi)
More: Texas statewide numbers · county pages: Dallas County and Rockwall County · Sex-offender registry search (NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting, agency counts 2021-2025 (Return A); state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables, for the Census place Dallas city.
- Land area: Census 2024 Gazetteer. Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores (county level).
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026).
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026).
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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