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Is Dallas, TX safe?

It depends on the neighborhood. Of the 209 Dallas neighborhoods we score (average 72/100), 153 are comfortable to walk around with normal awareness and 56 call for more care, especially after dark. Green means comfortable on foot; red means we would not walk it casually.

What makes up this score?

Safest neighborhoods in Dallas

  1. 1Cochran Hollow· DallasCochran Hollow is an exclusive, low-density neighborhood in North Dallas characterized by sprawling single-family estates, expansive lots, and mature…90Go
  2. 2Cypress Waters· DallasCypress Waters is a 1,000-acre master-planned community built around North Lake in northwest Dallas, near Coppell and Irving. It combines…90Go
  3. 3Meaders· DallasLocated in the broader Preston Hollow area of North Dallas, Meaders is a quiet, upscale neighborhood known for its spacious single-family homes and…90Go
  4. 4The Estates of Coast Royale· DallasLocated in Far North Dallas near the Addison and Richardson borders, The Estates of Coast Royale features upscale single-family homes, mature…89Go
  5. 5Prestonwood· DallasPrestonwood is an established, upscale suburban neighborhood in Far North Dallas known for spacious mid-century and ranch-style homes, manicured…88Go
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All Dallas neighborhoods by safety score

Go — 61 areas

Comfortable to walk around, day or evening.

Go, stay aware — 92 areas

Fine with normal city awareness.

Caution — 53 areas

Go in daylight and stay on the busier streets.

No-go after dark — 3 areas

Not recommended for casual walking around.

Dallas safety questions

What is the safest neighborhood in Dallas?

Cochran Hollow scores highest at 90/100, followed by Cypress Waters (90) and Meaders (90).

Is Dallas safe to walk at night?

In the 61 green-rated areas, generally yes with normal awareness. In the 56 orange or red areas, stick to busy, lit streets or take a ride after dark.

Which Dallas areas should visitors be careful in?

Our lowest-scoring areas are South Dallas (40), Vickery Meadows (44), Fair Park (44). Visit in daylight and stay on the main streets.

How does VibeLoco score Dallas neighborhoods?

Each score blends recent reported crime and local news with Census data on income, poverty and housing, refreshed nightly. Walk and bike scores are shown separately.