Let’s take a look at 10 Dallas crime-related statistics that may surprise you. 

1. Nearly a million people applied for a new Texas driver’s license from 2018 to 2021.

According to a recent news article, “Nearly a million people applied for a new Texas driver’s license from 2018 to 2021. Most of them, 161,456 to be exact, came from California, followed by Washington, Nevada and Oregon.” Part of the reason for increasing crime is likely due to the influx of new residents.

2. Dallas ranks #30 among Texas cities for crime rate per 100,000 people.

With a rate of 764.94 crimes per 100,000 people, Dallas ranks toward the higher end of incidents among Texas cities. Only Houston has a higher population in cities that rank above Dallas, while areas like Arlington, Fort Worth, Austin, and San Antonio have lower rates. (Data from Macrotrends.)

3. Dallas’ property crime rate is 36.51 incidents per 1,000 residents.

According to NeighborhoodScout, this ranks higher than the Texas average of 22.62 incidents per 1,000 residents. (The United States national median is 19.)

4. Your chances of being a victim of violent crime in Dallas is 1 in 113.

This is compared to 1 in 222 for Texas, and even lower for the United States’ average. (NeighborhoodScout)

5. The Dallas TX crime rate declined by 1.25 percent from 2017 to 2018.

According to Macrotrends, “The Dallas TX crime rate for 2018 was 764.94 per 100,000 population, a 1.25% decline from 2017.”

6. Dallas has 153 crimes per square mile, on average.

This is much higher than the Texas average of 27 and the national median of 26.9, according to NeighborhoodScout. 

7. Trophy Club has one of the lowest DFW crime rates, at 15.28 per 100,000 people.

Among DFW cities with a rate above zero, Trophy Club is one of the safest in the state, and has a population of 13,090. (Macrotrends)

8. The average top-priority response time for the Dallas Police Department is 9.3 minutes.

This is compared to an average of 60.9 minutes for Priority 2 incidents, 333.7 minutes for Priority 3 incidents, and 405.4 minutes for Priority 4 incidents. (Dallas Police Department)

9. Dallas has a crime index of 5 out of 100.

This means that Dallas is safer than only five percent of U.S. cities. (NeighborhoodScout)

10. Southeast Dallas has the highest number of violent crimes in the city.

As of this writing, Southeast Dallas had almost 2,000 violent crime incidents in Southeast Dallas, compared to lower numbers for South Central, Northeast and Southwest Dallas. (Dallas Police Department)

If you’d like to talk to a professional locksmith about improvements you can make in your home including entry points, and general home security, contact us today at  (972) 284-7500 or stop by any of our DFW-area locations today.

Nothing can ruin the holiday mood quite like getting locked out of your house or car. If you know the right locksmith in Dallas, however, you can have peace of mind knowing they’re just a phone call away.

Dallas Holiday Emergency Locksmiths

From unlocking your car (or the cars of friends, and family) to replacing lost keys, a Dallas locksmith can get your holiday festivities back on track. The best locksmiths in Dallas provide lockout and emergency services (even during the holidays) and do their best to provide prompt and immediate service. 

A-1 Locksmith is one such Dallas Locksmith. Our emergency locksmith response is one of the reasons we’ve been voted DFW’s #1 locksmith for three years in a row. Whether you’re about to leave the house, and your nephew accidentally broke your back door lock or your cousin locked the key in the gun safe while you were showing him your firearm collection, we can address your situation promptly at almost any hour needed, and almost any day of the year.

Other Services a Dallas Locksmith Can Provide

Even non-emergency locksmith situations can cause a headache. When this happens, you need a locksmith team you can trust. Whether they’re needed during the holidays or any other day of the year, here are some services DFW residential locksmiths like A-1 provide:

• General services
  • Lock rekeying
  • New lock installation
  • Child safety locks
• Repair services
  • Broken locks or deadbolts
  • Stuck locks
  • Locks that won’t close
  • Broken key extractions
  • Strike plate adjustments
• Key services
  • Key duplication
  • Key creation
  • Spare key holders
• Auto services
  • Key/fob creation/duplication
  • High-security keys
  • On-site unlocking
  • On-site key cutting and programming
• Commercial services
  • Key duplication/creation
  • Video and security systems
  • Safe installation
  • Master key systems

Don’t get stuck in without a locksmith in Dallas during the holidays. Give the A-1 Locksmith team a call at (972) 284-7500 today! (Or keep our number on hand just in case.)

Locksmith companies are the same way.

If you think all locksmiths in the Dallas-Fort Worth area are similar, think again. Pricing, services, experience, professional associations, ratings, and other factors can vary. Let’s discuss why each of these are important so you can choose the best Dallas auto locksmith the next time you need one.

Factors That Separate Dallas Auto Locksmiths

With phones, you can compare different features like camera quality, storage capabilities, and visual appeal. But what factors do you look at when it comes to Dallas-Fort Worth automobile locksmith companies? Here are a few to consider:

• Pricing: Is one company more affordable than another?
• Services: Does the company specialize in one type of service or do they offer several?
• Convenience: Is there only a brick-and-mortar location or do they offer mobile services?
• Experience: How many years of experience does the company (and team members) have?
• Professional associations: Are they members of any professional groups or associations?
• Ratings: What do their online ratings, and reviews look like?
• Warranties, and guarantees: Do they back up their work with any warranties or guarantees?
• Customer service: How do technicians, and customer service reps treat you? Are they friendly?

Why Choose A-1 Locksmith for Your Car or Truck

At A-1 Locksmith, we’re the Dallas auto locksmith you can trust. We’ve been voted the No. 1 Locksmith in Dallas by residents for three years in a row, beating out 30 other companies in the area to take the title. Here are a few reasons why we’re the best:

• Our prices are fair, affordable, and given to you in the form of an estimate beforehand
• We offer several different types of auto locksmithing services, from emergency lockouts to lock repair and rekeying or key duplication
• We offer both mobile locksmith services, and 10 DFW retail locations
• We’ve been serving the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex for more than 65 years
• We’re members of the Safe & Vault Technicians Association, ALOA Security Professionals Association and Texas Locksmiths Association
• We have a rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars, based on 7,000+ user reviews
• We guarantee most of our work and offer warranties on many of our products
• Our technicians, and customer services reps put the customer first and it shows in each and every interaction

If you’re in need of Dallas auto locksmithing services, give the A-1 Locksmith team a call today at 972-284-7500.

Locksmithing emergencies can cause a panic, but only if you aren’t prepared. Follow the steps in this blog and you’ll be ready the next time you need an emergency locksmith in Dallas-Fort Worth.

Emergency Locksmith Situations

First, a quick recap of an earlier blog post we wrote about situations when you might need an emergency locksmith. Here are three of the most common examples of when an emergency locksmith might be required:

• Locked out of your car – This can happen at home, on vacation or even during a trip to the grocery store. An emergency locksmith can replace lost keys, and even repair broken locks, and doors on your car. (They even provide mobile services.)
• Locked out of your home – Whether because you’re in a hurry, absent-minded or because of an accident, residential lockouts happen. An emergency locksmith can get you back in your home, rekey it, if necessary, and repair broken locks.
• Locked out of your business – If you end up outside the doors to your business, and are unable to get back in, an emergency locksmith can also help you in a timely manner.

Of course, for any of the situations above, call 911 first if anyone is in danger. If not, then you can consider contacting an emergency locksmith.

Steps to Take During a Locksmith Emergency

There’s no need to panic during situations that require an emergency locksmith. Stay calm and try to put the following steps to memory.

1. Evaluation the situation. If anyone is in danger, call 911.
2. Check to see if you have any spare keys, or call a family member who does.
3. If you don’t have a spare key, try to open any doors or windows if possible.
4. If you’re still unable to get in your vehicle or home, get to a safe location.
5. Once you’re safe, call a DFW emergency locksmith or roadside assistance (if applicable).
6. If you’re unable to contact anyone else, you can call the police, and report the problem.
7. Once you’re back in your home or car, make a note to get a duplicate key made!

If you need an emergency locksmith in Dallas-Fort Worth, give the A-1 Locksmith team a call today at 972-284-7500.

Cities in Texas are often ranked on safe-area lists, but the crime rates of Dallas-Fort Worth might surprise you when compared to the national average. Let’s take a look at Dallas burglary rates, and Fort Worth burglary rates, and why it’s important to know a good Dallas-Fort Worth locksmith company.

Dallas Burglary Rates

Using raw data from 18,000 local law enforcement agencies in the United States, NeighborhoodScout is a trusted source for crime statistics. According to their nationwide meta-analysis, Dallas has a crime index of 9 out of 100, meaning Dallas is safer than 9% of U.S. cities. This is partly calculated by violent crime, but property crime plays a big part. There are 32.38 property crimes per 1,000 Dallas residents, compared to 25.63 for Texas, and 24 for the national average. Furthermore, Dallas had more than 9,900 incidents of burglary in 2017 alone, a rate of 7.4 burglaries for every 1,000 people. To put it in perspective, your chances of becoming a victim of property crime in Dallas is 1 in 31. 

Fort Worth Burglary Rates

The data for Fort Worth isn’t much better. The crime index for Fort Worth is 11, meaning the city is safer than just 11% of U.S. cities. Property crime is similar to Dallas in that there are approximately 32.29 crimes per 1,000 residents (again, compared to 25.63 for Texas, and 24 for the national average). Fort Worth had 5,129 burglaries in 2017, a rate of 5.9 burglaries for every 1,000 people. Like Dallas, your chances of becoming a victim of property crime in Fort Worth is also 1 in 31.

Addressing the Dallas-Fort Worth Burglary Problem

Crime rates vary by where you are located in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. Regardless of your location, however, there are certain things you can do to ensure your home is as secure as possible. Fort example, local DFW locksmith company can help you with:

• Lockouts, and emergency locksmithing services
• Keys, and key duplication
• Lock repair and installation
• New locks, and rekeys
• Security systems, and cameras
• Home, and gun safes

If you live in Dallas-Fort Worth and would like to increase the security of your home, give the A-1 Locksmith team a call today at 972-284-7500.

Today, we’re going to cover the latter scenario. By having a commercial rekeying company install “bump-proof” locks, you can avoid becoming the latest victim of this technique.

What Is ‘Bumping?’

First, a little more about what “bumping” is exactly, and how burglars use it. They say that bumping is so easy, a child could do it — about 9 out of every 10 locks in American houses are susceptible to it. But it wasn’t always that way. Bumping originated as a technique that allowed locksmiths to access locks when they didn’t have a key. It involves taking a specially cut “bump key,” inserting it into the keyhole, and using a screwdriver or other similar object to “bump” or tap the key until the pins align and the lock opens. There’s a little technique involved, but thanks to the Internet, more, and more thieves are learning about it and using it.

What Are ‘Bump-Proof’ Locks?

Fortunately, just as bumping has increased, so has the rise of “bump-proof” locks. These types of locks prevent the bumping process by adding a secondary locking system on the side of the key that prevents access from a single “bump key.” To get specific, while bumping aligns the pins in a keyhole by the key user jumping the shear line, and using a little torque, bump-proof locks involves lifting and rotating additional pins that a bump key can’t open. Put simply, these locks go a long way toward increasing the safety of your home.

Installing ‘Bump-Proof’ Locks

As with many household projects, you can try to find a YouTube video and install bump-proof locks yourself. Or, you could trust a local locksmithing company to do it right the first time. We’re talking about your home’s security, however. Do you really want to trust the safety of your family, and belongings to a DIY project? Professional locksmiths like the team at A-1 Locksmith have years of experience changing out locks, safes, security systems, and more. Furthermore, they’re licensed to operate as professional locksmiths, and take customer satisfaction very seriously.

We’re here to help you better understand bumping and your options for avoiding it. Call us today at 972-284-7500 to discuss installing high-security locks in your home.

From having several DFW locations to earning the trust of your fellow Dallas residents, it’s extremely valuable to find a local locksmith you can trust. Here five benefits to working with one.

1. They’re Convenient

Convenience is important to most of us. How beneficial is it to work with a company you can trust if you have to travel an hour across the Metroplex just to get to them? When you work with a local locksmith in Dallas like A-1 Locksmith, you get to enjoy the convenience of 10 Dallas-Fort Worth locations — and a mobile service option to boot.

2. It’s Easier to Trust Them

Word of mouth remains king when it comes to choosing a Dallas locksmith. When you work with a national locksmith chain, you don’t know whether the reviews are from someone in your area or, some place across the country with an entirely different team serving them. With a local Dallas locksmith company, you can trust that any reviews, and ratings are from people in your very own community.

3. They’re Invested In the Area

Speaking of community, a local Dallas locksmith will be invested in the local area. Since they’re located in Dallas-Fort Worth, they obviously want the community to thrive, and will do all that they can to ensure its residents are happy. With a national chain, they spread their attention across the country, and aren’t solely focused one area or community.

4. You’re Supporting a Local Business

Our local Dallas-Fort Worth economy is important. To ensure that local businesses thrive, and have a presence, why not work with one? When you partner with a local DFW locksmith, you’re supporting a local business, which is a benefit in its own right. A-1 Locksmith is proud to have been a local business in the Dallas-Fort Worth community for more than 65 years.

5. They’re Prompt and Dependable

When you have an emergency situation in Dallas-Fort Worth that requires the prompt attention of a local locksmith, you want a company you can trust. At A-1 Locksmith, prompt service has been one of our primary goals. We know the area like the back of our hands, and with more than 30 technicians in the field every day, we can have someone to your location fast.

If you’d like to work with the best Dallas-Fort Worth locksmith, give the A-1 Locksmith team a call today at 972-284-7500 to schedule an appointment!

Similarly, just because a Dallas locksmith has the lowest prices doesn’t mean they’re the right one for you. Here we take a closer look at the difference between value, and cost for DFW locksmith services.

The True Cost of Dallas Locksmithing Services

First, let’s discuss why some locksmithing services in Dallas-Fort Worth are cheaper than others. For one, some locksmiths hire out contract labor, which is admittedly cheaper, but doesn’t guarantee that they are properly trained, and that your job is done right. When a Dallas locksmith company only uses full-time staff, it will increase the cost, but it’s much more valuable in the long run because you can trust that the people handling your home, business or automobile security know what they’re doing.

Another way Dallas locksmithing costs can be deceptive is with specials, and discounts. If you look at a Dallas locksmith company’s website, and the main focus is sales, discounts or specials, you should be concerned. The best companies will focus on locksmithing services, and how they can best serve you as the customer. With companies that focus on sales, you can never be too sure that it’s not a “bait-and-switch” situation where you’ll be paying much more than the advertised price.

Finding the Best Dallas Locksmithing Company

So how do you know if a Dallas locksmith company is valuable enough to justify its cost? You can’t put a price tag on convenience, quality work and a dedication to customer service. Here are a few other factors that prove a locksmith is worth every penny you’re paying to them:

• They’ve been serving the Dallas community for years.
• They’re fully bonded, licensed, and insured.
• They have multiple locations and offer mobile services.
• They’re voted the best by Dallas residents.
• They’re members of multiple professional locksmithing associations.
• They’re accredited, and have an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau (BBB)
• They offer a wide variety of security services, and products

We’d love to earn your business, and prove our value to you. To schedule an appointment with A-1 Locksmith, give us a call at 972-284-7500 today!

If you are searching for the best Dallas locksmith, it is important that you take some time to consider your options. As such, utilize this short checklist to ensure you are able to find the right service for your needs.

Look to the Internet

When searching for the best Dallas locksmith, one of the best places to begin is the Internet. Here you can find numerous reviews written by satisfied (or unhappy) customers of locksmiths throughout the Metroplex. Websites like Yelp and other similar review sites can be an integral part of your search; these sites are specifically designed for those searching for goods, and services, and often provide useful testimonials from every day individuals.

But Be Cautious, and Validate Reviews

Once you find a Dallas-area locksmith with phenomenal reviews, it may be your first inclination to immediately go with that service. But take note: some nefarious businesses, scammers in particular, may pay others to write positive reviews for them in order to create an appearance of customer satisfaction.

How can you tell whether the reviews of a certain business are legitimate? One of the best ways to dig deeper is by reaching out to individual posters for more information, or by posting questions on any forums you may find about these services. Doing, so may help provide you with more information about the businesses, and validate the reviews; or, you may discover that the reviews were written to mislead you.

Visit the Location Nearest You

Finally, if you want to find a reputable locksmith and you live in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, you should not hesitate to pick a few businesses, and visit the locations nearest you. While you may find valuable information the internet, by stopping by a brick-and-mortar location you can get a better feel for the company, and decide whether it is the right fit for you.

Ultimately, at A-1 Locksmith, we believe it is in your best interests to reach out to us today for help. We already fit all the criteria: we have numerous online reviews from satisfied customers, and we take care to rectify any issues that may arise. We also have a staff of smiling professionals waiting for you at all of our physical locations throughout the Metroplex.

Don’t forget to perform a thorough search if you need a skilled Dallas locksmith. But make sure to consider A-1 Locksmith, as we are already prepared to help you today.

The locksmith in Dallas business has developed to the point where we can cater to any number of situations. Locked doors, safes, any type of blockage that arises due to faulty locks or other equipment of the same kind are taken care of with the highest of requirements. In recent years we have been able to develop our locksmith in Dallas in such a way as to have experts in each department of our business. The locksmith in Dallas can be used for all kinds of problems, and for any type of emergencies. All that has to be done is to insure that you can explain briefly what the problem is, and our locksmith in Dallas will determine what you need to have in order to succeed.

We have developed a high number of locksmith in Dallas techniques, and intervention schematics in the hope that we will be able to resolve any kind of issues that may arise at any given time. We cannot just leave our locksmith in Dallas clients waiting and hoping. We want to offer everyone the best services in the field, and to that end, we spare no locksmith in Dallas efforts.

Along with our clients, we have also developed locksmith in Dallas relationships with other authorities in the fields that we may not have the expertise to deal with ourselves. Sometimes locksmith in Dallas interventions may need us to collaborate with other partners so that, in the end, we will be able to deliver on the promise. We want you to know that once you have elected to work with us, you will be working with us in the future as well. We hope that our pricing strategy, and the way we conduct business will conform with your standards, and, because of that, we hope to achieve the best possible results.