FBI UCR Homicide Data — 192 recorded incidents
Dallas has experienced a homicide surge in recent years, with the city consistently recording over 200 murders annually — a rate that places it among the top 10 most dangerous large cities in America. The violence is not evenly distributed: southern Dallas neighborhoods like Pleasant Grove and Oak Cliff have homicide rates several times higher than wealthier northern sectors. Dallas's proximity to the Mexican border and its role as a regional drug distribution hub have contributed to gang-related homicides, while the city's sprawling geography makes police response times inconsistent. Among the city's most publicized cases: the 2023 murder of 32-year-old community activist Nonuc M., found dead in a parking lot in a case that remains unsolved. FBI UCR data powers The Murder Channel's Dallas homicide coverage, tracking trends and connecting statistics to community impact.
Dallas, Texas has recorded 192 homicides over the tracked period, with 216 victims identified.. The city ranks #11 among 339 U.S. cities tracked by the FBI, with a clearance rate of 20% — meaning an arrest or suspect identification was made in 39 of those incidents.
Firearms — predominantly firearm - handguns — account for 44% of homicides with weapon data, followed by firearm - type unknown. The highest single month on record was May 2022, with 22 homicides.
Dallas's homicide rate is 150% above the average for tracked U.S. cities, based on FBI UCR data. 74 cases remain under investigation. The primary reporting agency was Highland Park Police Department, which filed 162 incident reports. See also our Texas state homicide data page for broader context. The Dallas metropolitan area continues to be monitored as part of the national homicide tracking effort.