Dallas County, TX Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Dallas County in TX is served by 11 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 34,539 violent crimes and 65,858 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 108.5 per 100k residents, which is +2.2% above the national average. Property crime averages 250.4 per 100k, +53.0% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Homicide had the lowest rate. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate108.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents34,539 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade FAnnual Rate1.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents119 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate2.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents1,130 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate3.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents2,158 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade CAnnual Rate21.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents5,023 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate250.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents65,858 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade DAnnual Rate36.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents7,965 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate167.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents45,788 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade FAnnual Rate45.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents12,003 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 108.5 | C | 34539 | 106.2 | +2.2% |
| Property Crime | 250.4 | D | 65858 | 163.6 | +53.0% |
| Homicide | 1.0 | F | 119 | 0.5 | +83.1% |
| Rape | 2.1 | A | 1130 | 3.5 | -41.5% |
| Robbery | 3.7 | A | 2158 | 5.8 | -36.5% |
| Aggravated Assault | 21.0 | C | 5023 | 22.3 | -5.7% |
| Burglary | 36.0 | D | 7965 | 24.0 | +49.7% |
| Larceny | 167.1 | D | 45788 | 116.4 | +43.6% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 45.8 | F | 12003 | 22.2 | +106.5% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Addison Police Department
Addison, TX
Balch Springs Police Department
Balch Springs, TX
Cockrell Hill Police Department
Cockrell Hill, TX
Desoto Police Department
Desoto, TX
Duncanville Police Department
Duncanville, TX
Farmers Branch Police Department
Farmers Branch, TX
Highland Park Police Department
Highland Park, TX
Hutchins Police Department
Hutchins, TX
Irving Police Department
Irving, TX
Lancaster Police Department
Lancaster, TX
Wilmer Police Department
Wilmer, TX