Dallas is safe for a large city, although the crime rate is higher than the national average. There are 4,391 crimes per 100,000 in the city, including 853 violent crimes per 100,000. By comparison, the national crime rate is 2,357 crimes per 100,000.
Don’t let that discourage you; there are tons of safe places to live in the city with crime well below the U.S. average! Here are some of the safest neighborhoods in Dallas to explore.