Crime per Capita in Oak Cliff
The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Oak Cliff.
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Overall Crime Grade™
B- |
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B |
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Other Crime Grade |
B- |
$18.6 million
Cost of Crime™ for Oak Cliff, Dallas, TX
In 2025, crime will cost $1,240 per household.
Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Oak Cliff 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 Oak Cliff, Dallas, TX Safe?
The B grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US neighborhood. Oak Cliff ranks in the 63rd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 63% of neighborhoods but less safe than 37%. This analysis applies only to Oak Cliff's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby neighborhoods.
The crime rate in Oak Cliff is 30.36 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Oak Cliff Residents generally consider the southwest part of the neighborhood to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Oak Cliff varies by area - ranging from 1 in 17 in the east areas to 1 in 43 in the southwest.
When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northeast parts of Oak Cliff, Dallas, TX see the most incidents - about 244 per year. In contrast, the southeast part of the neighborhood has the fewest, with approximately 47 crimes annually.
The Cost of Crime™ in Oak Cliff, Dallas, TX
The total projected cost of crime in Oak Cliff for 2025 is $18,613,726. This translates to approximately $469 per resident and $1,240 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.0% of the median household income in Oak Cliff. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:- Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 54.8%
- Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 33.3%
- Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.8%
How Much Does Crime Cost in Oak Cliff Compared to Other Neighborhoods?
| Oak Cliff, Dallas, TX: | $469 |
|---|---|
| Downtown Houston, Houston, TX: | $1317 |
| Villages of Westcreek, San Ant: | $194 |
| Texas: | $555 |
| USA: | $464 |
The Cost of Crime per resident in Oak Cliff is $469 per year, which is $5 more than the national average and $86 less than Dallas's city average. Below we compare neighborhoods similar to Oak Cliff:
- In Downtown Houston, Houston, TX, crime costs $1,317 per person, which is $849 more than in Oak Cliff.
- In Villages of Westcreek, San Ant, crime costs $194 per person, which is $275 less than in Oak Cliff
2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime
The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Oak Cliff for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.Crime |
Cost to Oak Cliff |
Cost per Oak Cliff Resident |
|---|---|---|
Murder |
$2.98 million |
$75 |
Rape/Sexual Assault |
$2.63 million |
$66 |
Robbery |
$1.34 million |
$34 |
Assault |
$2.14 million |
$54 |
Kidnapping |
$286,240 |
$7 |
Vehicle Theft |
$4.28 million |
$108 |
Burglary |
$503,890 |
$13 |
Theft |
$1.92 million |
$48 |
Arson |
$108,836 |
$3 |
Vandalism |
$1.07 million |
$27 |
Animal Cruelty |
$36,510 |
$1 |
Drug Crimes |
$1.19 million |
$30 |
Identity Theft |
$126,867 |
$3 |
Total Cost of Crime |
$18,613,726 |
$469 |
The Intangible Cost of Crime in Oak Cliff, 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 Oak Cliff totals $33,699,940 ($849 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $52,313,666 ($1,318 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 Oak Cliff 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 east 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 Oak Cliff has 6, have the same problem. Of Oak Cliff’s 39,702 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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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 Oak Cliff residents in a standard year.
Violent Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Assault |
1.879 |
Robbery |
1.077 |
Rape |
1.094 |
Murder |
0.0399 |
Total Violent Crime |
4.090 (B-) |
Property Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Theft |
9.323 |
Vehicle Theft |
6.959 |
Burglary |
1.399 |
Arson |
0.1135 |
Total Property Crime |
17.79 (B) |
Other Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Kidnapping |
0.1189 |
Drug Crimes |
4.041 |
Vandalism |
3.779 |
Identity Theft |
0.4129 |
Animal Cruelty |
0.1243 |
Total "Other" Rate |
8.476 (B-) |
Individual Oak Cliff Crime Maps & Stats
Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods
Compared to surrounding neighborhoods, the rate of crime in Oak Cliff is lower. The table below shows Crime Grades for neighborhoods close to Oak Cliff.
Nearby Neighborhood | Overall Crime Grade | Violent Crime Grade | Property Crime Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
B+ | B- | B+ | |
B- | C+ | B+ | |
C+ | D+ | C+ | |
B- | C | B | |
D- | F | D- | |
F | D- | F | |
D | D+ | D- | |
B | B- | B+ | |
C- | B- | C | |
C | D | C+ |
Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations
Oak Cliff is similar 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
A | A | A | |
C | C | C | |
C+ | C+ | C+ | |
B- | B- | B- | |
A- | B | B | |
B+ | B+ | B+ | |
A | A | A | |
C- | D | D | |
A- | A | A | |
C | D+ | D+ |
Considering only the crime rate, Oak Cliff is safer than the Texas state average and as safe as the national average.
Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Oak Cliff, Dallas, TX average SchoolGrade of D+, with 31% actual proficiency versus 27% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Oak Cliff schools on SchoolGrade
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