Dawson, TX Crime Rates

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84%
Total crime NAT. AVG.
34%
Violent crime NAT. AVG.
94%
Property crime NAT. AVG.
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Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2023 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2024; this is the most current data available.
StatisticReportedincidents/100k peopleDawson/100k peopleTexas/100k peopleNational/100k people
Total crime3n/a (estimate)3622,6442,281
Murder0n/a0.06.05.7
Rape0n/a0.049.538.0
Robbery0n/a0.068.866.5
Assault2n/a241.5281.7264.1
Violent crime2n/a (estimate)242406364
Burglary0n/a0.0303.9250.7
Theft1n/a120.81,524.51,347.2
Vehicle theft0n/a0.0409.9318.7
Property crime1n/a (estimate)1212,2381,917

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The Dawson crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Dawson 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 Dawson crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Dawson 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.
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      Crime Quick Facts

      • Dawson crime rates are 84% lower than the national average
      • Violent crimes in Dawson are 34% lower than the national average
      • In Dawson you have a 1 in 276 chance of becoming a victim of crime
      • Dawson is safer than 8% of the cities in the United States
      • Year over year crime in Dawson has decreased by 91%

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        Daily Crime In Dawson (per 100,000 people)

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        Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Dawson

        The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Dawson is 1 in 414
        The chance of being a victim of property crime in Dawson is 1 in 828
        The chance of being a victim of crime in Dawson is 1 in 276

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

        Dawson police department

        Item Dawson Texas National
        Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)n/a46,020558,732
        Police officers & civilians /1000 residentsn/a3.03.3

        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.

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        Source: The Dawson, TX crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2023. 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.
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