The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in North Dallas, Dallas, TX: Crime Maps and Statistics

Crime per Capita in North Dallas

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in North Dallas.

 

North Dallas, Dallas, TX Map of Crime Rates
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B-

Overall Crime Grade™

B-
B+
Other Crime Grade
D+

$21.7 million

Cost of Crime™ for North Dallas, Dallas, TX

In 2025, crime will cost $997 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in North Dallas in green, the most dangerous in red, and moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted based on both the type and severity of the crime. For more information on how to interpret our crime maps, see the Interpreting the Crime Maps section below.

Is North Dallas, Dallas, TX Safe?

The B- grade indicates that the rate of crime is about the same as that of the average US neighborhood. North Dallas ranks in the 54th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 54% of neighborhoods but less safe than 46%. This analysis applies only to North Dallas's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby neighborhoods.

The crime rate in North Dallas is 34.35 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. North Dallas Residents generally consider the east part of the neighborhood to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in North Dallas varies by area - ranging from 1 in 22 in the north areas to 1 in 34 in the east.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the east parts of North Dallas, Dallas, TX see the most incidents - about 301 per year. In contrast, the west part of the neighborhood has the fewest, with approximately 84 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in North Dallas, Dallas, TX

The total projected cost of crime in North Dallas for 2025 is $21,730,326. This translates to approximately $492 per resident and $997 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.4% of the median household income in North Dallas. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 57.0%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 31.0%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.9%

How Much Does Crime Cost in North Dallas Compared to Other Neighborhoods?

North Dallas, Dallas, TX: $492
Downtown Houston, Houston, TX: $1317
Villages of Westcreek, San Ant: $194
Texas: $555
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in North Dallas is $492 per year, which is $28 more than the national average and $63 less than Dallas's city average. Below we compare neighborhoods similar to North Dallas:
  • In Downtown Houston, Houston, TX, crime costs $1,317 per person, which is $826 more than in North Dallas.
  • In Villages of Westcreek, San Ant, crime costs $194 per person, which is $298 less than in North Dallas

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of North Dallas for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to North Dallas
Cost per North Dallas Resident
Murder
$2.92 million
$66
Rape/Sexual Assault
$3.11 million
$71
Robbery
$1.11 million
$25
Assault
$2.42 million
$55
Kidnapping
$284,217
$6
Vehicle Theft
$5.01 million
$113
Burglary
$518,441
$12
Theft
$1.85 million
$42
Arson
$115,344
$3
Vandalism
$1.10 million
$25
Animal Cruelty
$60,382
$1
Drug Crimes
$3.13 million
$71
Identity Theft
$103,036
$2
Total Cost of Crime
$21,730,326
$492

The Intangible Cost of Crime in North Dallas, Dallas, TX

CrimeGrade primarily focuses on tangible costs, but the true impact of crime extends beyond economic. Pain and suffering for victims and their families are difficult to quantify, but research-based methodologies help estimate these effects. Using these methodologies, we calculate that the intangible cost of crime in North Dallas totals $35,560,007 ($805 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $57,290,333 ($1,297 per resident). All Cost of Crime facts are based on scholarly research done on the cost of crime. Read more about our methodology here.

Interpreting the Crime Maps

When interpreting the North Dallas crime map, keep in mind that crime rates are measured per resident. Areas with high visitor traffic, such as shopping districts, may appear to have higher crime rates simply because more crimes occur where people gather - even if few residents live there. For example, the southeast part of the neighborhood has more retail establishments, which can artificially inflate crime rates in that area. Red areas on the map do not necessarily mean a neighborhood is unsafe for residents.

More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports always look like high-crime locations due to the large number of people and the low population nearby. Parks and designated recreational areas, of which North Dallas has 10, have the same problem. Of North Dallas’s 44,176 residents, few live near recreational areas. Because many people visit, crime rates may appear higher even for safe parks. Crime occurs where people gather, whether they live there or not. Before assuming an area is unsafe, consider both per-capita crime rates and total crime counts, as well as the types of destinations nearby.

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North Dallas Crime Breakdown

The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 North Dallas residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
1.908
Robbery
0.7992
Rape
1.163
Murder
0.0352
Total Violent Crime
3.906 (B-)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
8.071
Vehicle Theft
7.318
Burglary
1.294
Arson
0.1081
Total Property Crime
16.79 (B+)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.1061
Drug Crimes
9.581
Vandalism
3.484
Identity Theft
0.3013
Animal Cruelty
0.1848
Total "Other" Rate
13.66 (D+)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods

Compared to surrounding neighborhoods, the rate of crime in North Dallas is lower. The table below shows Crime Grades for neighborhoods close to North Dallas.

Nearby Neighborhood
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
C
C+
C+
C
C+
C+
B-
B-
B
C-
B-
C
F
C+
F
C
C
C+
C
C+
C+
C
B-
C
C-
B-
C
D
C-
D

Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations

North Dallas is lower versus other neighborhoods of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in neighborhoods with comparable overall population in the neighborhood‘s boundaries.

Similar Neighborhood
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
D-
D-
D-
F
D+
D+
F
C
C
A-
B+
B+
C
C-
C-
B
C
C
B
B
B
B
A+
A+
C+
C
C
B+
C+
C+

Considering only the crime rate, North Dallas is as safe as the Texas state average and less safe than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in North Dallas, Dallas, TX average SchoolGrade of B, with 47% actual proficiency versus 43% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See North Dallas schools on SchoolGrade

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