Garland, TX Crime Map

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions: Garland, TX Crime & Safety

Is Garland, TX safe to live in?

Yes — Garland earns a city-wide safety rating of Very Safe (A) based on analysis of all 81 neighborhoods. An overwhelming 91.4% of neighborhoods (74 out of 81) received an A grade, and the remaining 8.6% (7 neighborhoods) received a B grade. Crucially, zero neighborhoods in Garland were rated C, D, or F — meaning 100% of the city falls within the safe-to-very-safe range. Top-rated areas like Firewheel (population 6,229, median income $157,035) and Clear Creek Estates (median income $184,760) both hold A+ grades, illustrating that safety is consistent across both large and small communities throughout the city.

What is the crime rate in Garland, TX?

Garland's overall crime performance earns a B- grade on a city-to-city comparison scale, which accounts for its urban density of 1,612 residents per square mile and a population of 238,622. However, at the neighborhood level, the picture is remarkably positive: 91.4% of Garland's 81 analyzed neighborhoods are graded A, and the remaining 8.6% are graded B. The neighborhoods with comparatively higher — though still safe — crime levels include Faulkner Point and New West (both Grade B), along with Creekside Village, East Park Village, and Wellington Run (all Grade B+). No neighborhood in Garland fell below a B grade, which is a strong indicator that crime is well-managed across the city relative to similarly sized Texas metros.

What are the safest neighborhoods in Garland, TX?

Ten neighborhoods in Garland hold the highest possible A+ safety grade. Here is how they break down by population and median income:

• Creek Valley — A+ | Pop: 500 | Median Income: $78,916
• Country Brook — A+ | Pop: 1,260 | Median Income: $94,284
• Castlewood — A+ | Pop: 935 | Median Income: $77,214
• Clear Creek Estates — A+ | Pop: 270 | Median Income: $184,760
• Country Club Meadows — A+ | Pop: 687 | Median Income: $80,013
• Glenfield — A+ | Pop: 544 | Median Income: $38,106
• Firewheel — A+ | Pop: 6,229 | Median Income: $157,035
• Mill Creek — A+ | Pop: 1,791 | Median Income: $81,865
• Dellwood — A+ | Pop: 774 | Median Income: $37,255
• Cumberland Lake — A+ | Pop: 434 | Median Income: $37,255

Notably, Glenfield, Dellwood, and Cumberland Lake all achieve A+ safety grades despite median incomes below $40,000 — demonstrating that top-tier safety in Garland is not exclusive to high-income areas. Firewheel stands out as the largest A+ neighborhood by population, making it a particularly significant data point for families evaluating livability at scale.

Which neighborhoods in Garland have higher crime?

Even Garland's highest-crime neighborhoods remain within the B grade range — there are no C, D, or F neighborhoods anywhere in the city. The five neighborhoods with the relatively highest crime levels are Faulkner Point (Grade B) and New West (Grade B), followed by Creekside Village, East Park Village, and Wellington Run, each rated B+. Together, these five neighborhoods represent just 6.2% of the 81 neighborhoods analyzed. A B or B+ grade still signals a reasonably safe environment — it simply means these areas see modestly more crime activity than the city's A-rated majority. Residents in these neighborhoods are encouraged to stay engaged with local community watch programs and report suspicious activity to the Garland Police Department.

Is Garland a good place to raise a family?

By the numbers, Garland presents a compelling case for families. The city's median household income of $63,192 and median home value of $173,215 offer a relatively affordable entry point compared to other Dallas-Fort Worth suburbs, while the median rent of $1,182 provides options for renters as well. With a poverty rate of 12.1% and an unemployment rate of 5.4%, economic conditions are moderate. On the safety front, 100% of Garland's 81 neighborhoods are rated A or B — a statistic that is difficult to match in any major Texas city. Family-friendly neighborhoods like Country Brook (A+, median income $94,284) and Firewheel (A+, population 6,229) offer both safety and community infrastructure, making Garland a well-rounded choice for households prioritizing security alongside affordability.

How does Garland's safety compare to other cities in the Dallas-Fort Worth area?

Garland's neighborhood-level data is notably strong even by DFW standards. With 91.4% of neighborhoods graded A and 0% graded below B, the city's internal safety distribution is exceptionally consistent. The city-wide safety rating of Very Safe (A) reflects this distribution across all 81 analyzed neighborhoods. The overall city crime grade of B- contextualizes Garland within the broader metro landscape — accounting for population density (1,612 per sq mi) and urban factors — but the neighborhood-level grades tell a story of a city where the vast majority of residents, regardless of which community they live in, experience low crime environments. Areas like Clear Creek Estates (A+, median income $184,760) and Mill Creek (A+, median income $81,865) are among the standout communities that contribute to this strong regional performance.