B
20%
Total crime NAT. AVG.
44%
Violent crime NAT. AVG.
15%
Property crime NAT. AVG.
Search Homes for Sale
Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2022 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2023; this is the most current data available.
StatisticReportedincidents/100k peopleCarrollton/100k peopleTexas/100k peopleNational/100k people
Total crime2,495n/a (estimate)1,8672,7322,324
Murder3n/a2.26.76.3
Rape44n/a32.950.040.0
Robbery49n/a36.770.566.1
Assault180n/a134.7304.7268.2
Violent crime276n/a (estimate)207432370
Burglary271n/a202.8334.3269.8
Theft1,734n/a1,297.81,634.41,401.9
Vehicle theft214n/a160.2331.2282.7
Property crime2,219n/a (estimate)1,6612,3001,954

An Overview of Crime Rates in Carrollton, TX

Crime can be categorized into two primary types: violent and property crimes. Violent crimes encompass offenses such as murder, rape, robbery, and assault, whereas property crimes involve acts like burglary, theft, and vehicle theft. The overall crime rate in Carrollton is 19.7% lower than the national average. Specifically, there were 276 violent crimes reported in Carrollton, equivalent to 207 per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national average by 44.1%. Additionally, Carrollton recorded 2219 property crimes, amounting to 1661 per 100,000 people, lower than the national average by 15%.

What Do the Locals Say About Crime in Carrollton?

What is the prevailing sentiment among Carrollton residents regarding the state of crime? A comprehensive survey conducted by AreaVibes, involving 18 respondents, sheds light on this matter. The results were as follows: 67% of Carrollton residents expressed a notable sense of security, asserting that crime was virtually non-existent in their community, and they felt at ease strolling the streets after dark. While, 33% of those surveyed held a contrasting viewpoint, perceiving a higher incidence of crime, leading them to feel apprehensive about walking alone at night.

Is Carrollton a Safe Place to Live?

Is Carrollton a safe place to live? While the answer may not be straightforward due to variations in safety levels across the city, gaining an understanding of the overall crime rate can prove to be advantageous. In general, Carrollton has a crime rate that is lower than the national average by 20%. Breaking this down on a daily basis, it translates to 6.84 daily incidents, encompassing 0.76 violent crimes and 6.08 property crimes. Evaluating these statistics can aid in forming a more informed perspective on the safety of Carrollton as a potential place to call home.

Potential Causes for Crime in Carrollton

In areas where employment options are limited or where a significant proportion of jobs offer meager wages, the likelihood of heightened unemployment and homelessness increases. Regions facing challenges related to unemployment or inadequate income may become more vulnerable to a surge in crime stemming from economic instability. While low unemployment rates tend to lead to reduced crime in most areas. Carrollton currently has an unemployment rate of 2.7%, contrasting with the national average of 4.7%. This could be one of many factors that could contribute to a higher or lower crime rate.

In Carrollton, 83.5% of residents have successfully graduated from high school, whereas the national average stands at 83%. The educational makeup of any city can exert a significant influence on crime rates. Typically, higher levels of educational attainment are associated with reduced crime rates, as they furnish individuals with improved employment prospects and viable alternatives to engaging in criminal activities. Conversely, communities characterized by lower educational achievement often grapple with higher crime rates, as limited opportunities may drive individuals towards criminal behavior.

In Carrollton, the average rental rates are $1,299 per month, compared to the national average of $949. Rapid increases in rental costs can lead to neighborhood instability as residents are forced to move frequently in search of more affordable housing. This transience can weaken community bonds and hinder the establishment of social support networks, which can indirectly contribute to crime. While affordable rent and areas with higher income per capita, allow for long term renters and community bonds to the formed, therefore reducing crime rates on the long term.

Carrollton crime map



The Carrollton crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Carrollton as reported by the local law enforcement agencies. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The Carrollton crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Carrollton crime map does not always indicate that it is a dangerous area for its residents. Areas on the heat map could be inflated if they are located in high traffic areas like airports, sports centers or large parks. Other areas on the heat map could see increased crime rates if they are located in major tourist areas like the downtown core.
New Real Estate Listings in Carrollton Area
Search Homes for Sale in Carrollton, TX

Compare Carrollton, TX Crime

      vs

      Crime Quick Facts

      • Carrollton crime rates are 20% lower than the national average
      • Violent crimes in Carrollton are 44% lower than the national average
      • In Carrollton you have a 1 in 54 chance of becoming a victim of crime
      • Carrollton is safer than 48% of the cities in the United States
      • Year over year crime in Carrollton has decreased by 21%

      Carrollton, TX Crime Quiz

         

        Safest Places to Live in and Around Carrollton

        See all the best places to live around Carrollton
        How would you rate the amount of crime in Carrollton?
        Write a review to give others more information about this area.
        Do you feel safe walking alone at night in Carrollton?
        Write a review to give others more information about this area.
        See all Carrollton poll results

        Daily Crime In Carrollton (per 100,000 people)

        The graph above looks at the comparison of crimes committed in Carrollton on a daily basis (per 100,000 people) to crimes committed throughout the state of Texas and the USA. According to the latest crime statistics, daily crimes in Carrollton (which include property crimes as well as violent crimes), when compared to Texas, are 1.46 times less than the state average and 1.24 times less than than national average. Violent crimes committed in Carrollton on a daily basis are 2.09 times less than than Texas average and 1.79 times less than the average nationwide. Daily property crime rates in Carrollton are 1.38 times less than the daily state average and 1.18 times less than the daily national numbers.

        How Safe is Carrollton (higher is better)

        When comparing the safety of Carrollton to every other city in Texas, as well as the entirety of the United States, is Carrollton safe? The gauges above illustrate that Carrollton is safer than 50% of every city located within Texas along with 48% of the all the cities located in the United States. The results of these graphs are created after analyzing each of the cities in Texas and in the United States as a whole. As a result, Carrollton, TX is ranked below average when compared to the rest of the US cities.

        Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Carrollton

        The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Carrollton is 1 in 485
        The chance of being a victim of property crime in Carrollton is 1 in 61
        The chance of being a victim of crime in Carrollton is 1 in 54
        Are you curious to know the likelihood of suffering from a crime in Carrollton? If you reside in Carrollton, the likelihood that you will become a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 485. Violent crimes include: murder, sexual assault, robbery, and physical assault. There is a 1 in 61 change that you will become a victim of a property crime. These sorts of crimes against personal property include: burglary, theft, and auto theft. In total, the likelihood of being victimized by a crime in Carrollton, is 1 in 54.

        Year Over Year Crime In Carrollton (per 100,000 people)

        Determining whether Carrollton is becoming less or more safe for its residents (per 100,000) is most easily done by comparing year-over-year crime rates. Carrollton violent crime rates have decreased by 47%. At the same time, property crime has decreased by 15% year over year. Total crimes for Carrollton has decreased by 21% in the same time frame.

        Carrollton police department

        Item Carrollton Texas National
        Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)19646,020558,732
        Police officers & civilians /1000 residents1.63.03.3
        There are a total of 196 Carrollton police officers. This results in 1.6 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 47.6% less than the Texas average and 51.6% less than the National average.

        Sex offenders in Texas

        State Total offenders Texas /100K National /100K
        Texas95,281443266
        There are a total of 95,281 sex offenders in Texas. This yields a total of 443 sex offenders in Texas per 100,000 residents which is 67% greater than the national average.

        Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

        City Population Violent crime/100k people Property crime/100k people Total crime/100k people
        Copper Canyon, TX1,57861323383
        Bartonville, TX1,48161323383
        Shady Shores, TX2,88868361429
        Double Oak, TX3,09933459491
        Colleyville, TX26,76658436494
        Little Elm, TX49,792161477638
        Oak Point, TX5,077119635754
        Carrollton, TX137,3192071,6611,867

        Cities with similar population

        City Population Violent crime/100k people Property crime/100k people Total crime/100k people
        Charleston, SC137,0413751,8892,264
        Waco, TX137,7796433,2293,872
        Metairie, LA138,5114291,8742,303
        Roseville, CA138,8601631,8852,048
        Surprise, AZ139,0071181,4031,521
        Carrollton, TX137,3192071,6611,867
        Source: The Carrollton, TX crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2022. The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies reporting data on property and violent crimes. The uniform crime reports program represents approximately 309 million American residents, which results in 98% coverage of metropolitan statistical areas.