Dallas County, TX Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Dallas County in TX is served by 17 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 37,883 violent crimes and 69,541 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 103.3 per 100k residents, which is 2.7% below the national average. Property crime averages 233.3 per 100k, 42.6% 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 Rate103.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents37,883 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade FAnnual Rate0.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents123 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents1,224 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate3.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents2,191 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade BAnnual Rate19.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents5,183 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate233.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents69,541 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade DAnnual Rate33.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents8,212 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate157.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents48,680 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade FAnnual Rate42.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents12,542 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 103.3 | C | 37883 | 106.2 | -2.7% |
| Property Crime | 233.3 | D | 69541 | 163.6 | +42.6% |
| Homicide | 0.9 | F | 123 | 0.5 | +67.8% |
| Rape | 1.9 | A | 1224 | 3.5 | -46.4% |
| Robbery | 3.4 | A | 2191 | 5.8 | -41.8% |
| Aggravated Assault | 19.2 | B | 5183 | 22.3 | -13.6% |
| Burglary | 33.0 | D | 8212 | 24.0 | +37.2% |
| Larceny | 157.0 | D | 48680 | 116.4 | +34.9% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 42.0 | F | 12542 | 22.2 | +89.3% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Dallas County Sheriff's Office
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
Sunnyvale
Wilmer Police Department
Wilmer, TX