Irving, TX Crime Map

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions About Irving, TX Crime

Is Irving, TX safe to live in?

Irving earns a city-wide safety rating of Very Safe (A) based on analysis of all 46 neighborhoods. A remarkable 78.3% of neighborhoods hold a Grade A, and another 17.4% hold a Grade B — meaning 96% of Irving neighborhoods fall into the safe category. Top-rated areas like Winter Green (A+), Pecan Estates (A+), and Historic Hospital District (A+) anchor the city's strong safety profile. Even the neighborhoods with the highest relative crime levels — such as Song (C+) and Falcon (B-) — remain far above the thresholds associated with high-crime urban areas. Irving's overall crime grade is C+, which reflects some property crime activity citywide, but the neighborhood-level data tells a more reassuring story for most residents.

What is the crime rate in Irving, TX?

Irving's overall crime grade is C+, but that city-level figure is heavily influenced by commercial corridors and high-traffic zones. When you look at the neighborhood breakdown, the picture improves significantly: 36 out of 46 neighborhoods (78.3%) earned an A grade, and 8 neighborhoods (17.4%) earned a B grade. Not a single neighborhood received a D or F. The highest-crime neighborhoods — Song (C+), Falcon (B-), and Las Brisas Hills (B) — still sit within manageable ranges. Property crimes such as vehicle theft and burglary tend to drive Irving's citywide numbers, particularly near commercial zones, while residential neighborhoods like Irving Lake and Nimitz maintain solid A ratings.

What are the safest neighborhoods in Irving, TX?

Irving's safest neighborhoods span a wide range of sizes and income levels, making safety accessible across the city. The top performers include:

• Winter Green (A+) — population 434, median income $85,533
• Pecan Estates (A+) — population 424, median income $63,046
• Historic Hospital District (A+) — population 791, median income $151,349 — the highest-income neighborhood among the top-rated areas
• Irving Heights (A) — population 1,444, median income $114,688
• Plymouth Park North (A) — population 2,351, median income $71,826
• Irving Lake (A) — one of the largest safe neighborhoods at 8,246 residents, median income $82,044

Notably, safety in Irving is not exclusively tied to wealth. Grauwyler Heights (A) holds a top grade with a median income of just $42,760, and Cartwright (A) earns the same with a median income of $54,553 — demonstrating that Grade A safety is achievable across diverse economic demographics.

Which neighborhoods in Irving have higher crime rates?

Out of 46 neighborhoods analyzed, only 2 neighborhoods (4.3%) received a C grade, and none received a D or F. The areas with the highest relative crime levels are:

• Song — C+ (the highest-crime neighborhood in the city)
• Falcon — B-
• Las Brisas Hills — B
• Nichols Park — B
• Cottonwood Valley — B+

It's worth emphasizing that a B or B- grade still indicates a relatively safe neighborhood by national standards. Residents in these areas are encouraged to stay aware of property crime risks — particularly vehicle break-ins and theft — which tend to be the primary drivers of elevated grades in Irving's mid-tier neighborhoods.

Is Irving, TX a good place to live for families?

Irving presents a compelling case for families. With 96% of its neighborhoods graded A or B for safety, a median household income of $66,567, a 4.3% unemployment rate, and a median home value of $198,892, the city offers economic stability alongside strong neighborhood safety. The poverty rate of 11.2% is moderate, and the median rent of $1,192 keeps housing accessible relative to the broader Dallas-Fort Worth market. Large, family-friendly neighborhoods like Irving Lake (A, pop. 8,246) and Plymouth Park North (A, pop. 2,351) offer community scale with top-tier safety grades. The combination of affordability, safety breadth, and proximity to DFW employment centers makes Irving a well-rounded choice for families at various life stages.

How does Irving's crime compare to other Texas cities?

Irving's city-wide crime grade of C+ is typical for mid-sized Texas cities embedded in major metro areas, where commercial activity and traffic volume elevate aggregate crime counts. However, Irving's neighborhood-level safety distribution is notably strong: having zero neighborhoods graded D or F and 78.3% graded A is a performance that many comparable Texas cities do not match. The city's population density of 1,386 per square mile is relatively moderate, which helps limit the concentration of crime that often afflicts denser urban cores. For residents choosing between neighborhoods, Irving's data suggests that the vast majority of the city — particularly areas like Nimitz, Cartwright, and Irving Heights — offer safety levels that compare favorably to suburban Texas communities.