The Data
Crime, Homelessness Fall in 2025
DDI’s Security, Clean, and Homeless Outreach team members collaborate every day with our law enforcement partners.
With a little over one week left in the year, the positive trends on crime and homelessness continue to hold in Downtown Dallas.
Through this week, violent crime is down by nearly 14% as compared to the same period last year, according to Dallas Police Department data. Incidents of sleeping in public tracked by DDI are down by nearly 36%. Among other key stats:
Aggravated assaults (non-family violence) are down by 24%
There have been 206 fewer vehicles stolen in Downtown as compared to the same period last year. That is a decrease of 36%.
DDI is reporting a reduction of more than 54% in cases of disorderly conduct (1,235 vs. 564).
We are not declaring victory, but we are grateful for the public-private partnership that has transformed the way we tackle crime and homelessness in Downtown. And we look forward to continuing this important work together in 2026 — and beyond!
The Headline
Dallas City Council: Continue the Push to Combat Homelessness
Earlier this month, Dallas City Council members voted 14-1 to continue and expand the Street-to-Home initiative that began in Downtown Dallas in summer 2024. That work has housed more than 250 people who were once living on the streets of Downtown Dallas. The overwhelming endorsement of a new $10 million contract with nonprofit Housing Forward is a critical piece of a $28 million public-private effort to resolve chronic homelessness across the city.
The Future
The End of the Line for Downtown Greyhound Station
Developer Ray Washburne shares his vision for this corner of Downtown Dallas.
“We’re right in the middle of the path of growth,” Washburne tells WFAA. “You’re going to see cranes all over this end of Downtown.”
Right Here. Right Now.
Use The See Say App To Call For DDI Security, Clean Team
DDI Security Lt. Quincy Bradley
The Downtown Dallas, Inc. (DDI) Field Operations Teams provide on-demand response to non-emergency quality of life concerns from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m., seven days a week. The easiest way to request services is through the See Say app, available for download on Apple and Android devices. You may also call the dispatch line at 214-741-1151 or text 972-440-1995.
Join The Movement
Show Your Safe in the City Support
West End Association Executive Director & President Phillip G. Honoré (center) is a Safe in the City partner.
Safe in the City is a movement fueled by public and private collaboration. Want to pledge your organization’s support? Complete the form linked below and we’ll add you to our website and celebrate your commitment to the cause.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. See you in 2026!
Remember to visit safedowntowndallas.com to stay updated on the Safe in the City initiative and downtowndallas.com for everything else you need to know about Downtown and DDI.
Best,
The Safe in the City Team