Dallas, NC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Dallas Police Department serves the city of Dallas, NC in Gaston County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 270 violent crimes and 661 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 65.0 per 100k residents, which is 38.8% below the national average. Property crime averages 227.5 per 100k, 39.1% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft had the lowest rate. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate65.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents270 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate16.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents15 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate227.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents661 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate81.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents136 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate113.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents449 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade DAnnual Rate32.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents72 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 65.0 | A | 270 | 106.2 | -38.8% |
| Property Crime | 227.5 | D | 661 | 163.6 | +39.1% |
| Rape | 16.3 | F | 15 | 3.5 | +359.5% |
| Burglary | 81.3 | F | 136 | 24.0 | +238.2% |
| Larceny | 113.8 | C | 449 | 116.4 | -2.2% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 32.5 | D | 72 | 22.2 | +46.6% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont | 0 miles | C 103.2 | F 316.0 | Violent: 58.7% higher Property: 38.9% higher |
| Gastonia | 0 miles | D 157.6 | F 366.6 | Violent: 142.5% higher Property: 61.1% higher |
| Stanley | 0 miles | C 122.7 | A 73.6 | Violent: 88.8% higher Property: 67.6% lower |
| Mount Holly | 0 miles | A 54.4 | A 70.7 | Violent: 16.3% lower Property: 68.9% lower |
| Ranlo | 3 miles | A 64.3 | B 128.6 | Violent: 1.1% lower Property: 43.5% lower |