Is Duncanville or Sherwood Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Sherwood is safer than Duncanville (Safety Score 27/100 vs 27/100), with a total crime rate of 2,571 per 100,000 versus 2,586 for Duncanville — 1% lower. Duncanville has higher rates in 2 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Sherwood has a 61% lower rate.
Duncanville — 5-Year Trend
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Sherwood — 5-Year Trend
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Duncanville, TX
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Duncanville | Sherwood | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 2,586.1 | 2,570.5 | +15.6 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 308.2 | 635.1 | -326.9 |
| Murder Rate | 7.7 | 3.0 | +4.7 |
| Rape Rate | 23.1 | 33.1 | -10.0 |
| Robbery Rate | 82.2 | 39.1 | +43.1 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 195.2 | 559.9 | -364.7 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,277.9 | 1,935.4 | +342.5 |
| Burglary Rate | 444.3 | 286.0 | +158.3 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,271.2 | 1,453.8 | -182.6 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 562.4 | 195.7 | +366.8 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Duncanville or Sherwood safer?
Sherwood is safer with a total crime rate of 2,571 per 100K vs 2,586 for Duncanville — a 1% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Duncanville has a violent crime rate of 308.2 per 100K while Sherwood has 635.1. Duncanville has lower violent crime.
About Duncanville, TX
Duncanville, a Dallas suburb and "City of Champions" known for its high school athletics, sits in northern Texas. Its diverse population enjoys proximity to major metropolitan amenities within a largely residential community. With a safety score of 27/100 and a population coverage of 38,939, Duncanville has a total crime rate of 2,586.1 per 100,000 residents.
About Sherwood, AR
Sherwood, Arkansas, a suburb north of Little Rock, was once known as Jacksonville-Little Rock Road. This Pulaski County city is home to over 32,000 residents. With a safety score of 27/100 and a population coverage of 33,223, Sherwood has a total crime rate of 2,570.5 per 100,000 residents.