Is Dallas Safe for Women?

Safety rating

Moderate
3 /5

Women living in Dallas consider the safety level to be moderate, with an overall safety rating of 3 out of 5.

Crime rating

Low
2 /5

Women living in Dallas consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 2 out of 5.

Violence rating

13.9%

On average 13.9% percentage of women in United States have experienced physical and/or sexual violence from an intimate partner at some time in their life, according to OECD Data.

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Crime & Safety Statistics

Based on 12 experiences

Safety rating:

3/5Moderate

Safety walking alone after dark:

2.6/5Moderate

Safety using public transport:

2.4/5Unsafe

Crime rate:

2/5Low

Worries of being sexually harassed:

1.7/5A bit worried

Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped:

1.4/5Not at all worried

Worries of being physically attacked:

1.7/5A bit worried

Worries of home broken and things stolen:

1.3/5Not at all worried

Worries of being mugged or robbed:

1.5/5A bit worried

Worries of being kidnapped or murdered:

1.3/5Not at all worried

How safe is Dallas?

Samantha

Samantha

While I still travel a lot and only see Dallas as a home base, I would say that renting a vehicle or walking with a man makes me feel much safer than if I were alone. Public transportation is okay as are Ubers as far as safety is concerned.

Posted: September 24, 2025
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Hannah

Hannah

Overall, pretty typical safety for a US city. I would say as long as you’re aware of your surroundings and have a good idea of what neighborhoods to stay in, you’ll be fine. I lived in Kansas City for a while and feel safer in Dallas.

Posted: September 9, 2025
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Laura

Laura

Dallas has many neighborhoods and they are relatively safe, however, solo travelers should be a bit more weary at night especially if you’re trying to experience the night life. Avoid south Dallas near the state fair grounds, alone. The neighborhood of Pleasant Grove is not pleasant and the neighborhood of Oak Cliff has a smaller section call Bishop Arts and that’s safer for visiting in the evenings.

Posted: July 9, 2025
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Pretty safe! I live in the suburbs so it feels even safer! At night I don’t have to worry about being scared of mugging or robbery. However, anywhere in the world you got to have caution! Pepper spray just in case.

Posted: January 3, 2025
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Olivia

Olivia

Dallas is pretty safe if you have a car or Uber/Lyft. It’s impossible to get around without it. As far as going out and nightlife, most areas are fairly safe. Some catcalling/harassment but not major.

Posted: July 18, 2024
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Is Dallas worth visiting?

Family travel

Visited different part of Dallas downtown. Giant EyeBall Sculpture is interesting place to visit. We also saw other places like the Thanksgiving Square and Main Street District. We also visited our church in the last day of our trip.

Posted: June 13, 2025
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Safety in United States

Frequently asked questions

Is Dallas safe?

Women living in Dallas consider the safety level to be moderate, with an overall safety rating of 3 out of 5.

Is Dallas safe to walk alone at night?

Women living in Dallas consider walking alone at night to be moderately safe, with an overall safety rating of 2.6 out of 5.

Is public transport safe in Dallas?

Women living in Dallas consider public transport to be relatively unsafe, with an overall safety rating of 2.4 out of 5.

What is the crime rate in Dallas?

Women living in Dallas consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 2 out of 5.

What is the risk of being sexually harassed in Dallas?

Women living in Dallas consider the risk of being sexually harassed to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 1.7 out of 5.

What is the risk of being sexually assaulted or raped in Dallas?

Women living in Dallas consider the risk of being sexually assaulted or raped to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.4 out of 5

What is the risk of being physically attacked in Dallas?

Women living in Dallas consider the risk of being physically attacked to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 1.7 out of 5.

What is the risk of burglary in Dallas?

Women living in Dallas consider the risk of burglary to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.3 out of 5

What is the risk of being mugged or robbed in Dallas?

Women living in Dallas consider the risk of being mugged or robbed to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 1.5 out of 5.

What is the risk of being kidnapped or murdered in Dallas?

Women living in Dallas consider the risk of being kidnapped or murdered to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.3 out of 5