On the heels of recent events in Deep Ellum, the Dallas Police Department presented statistics to the Community Police Oversight Board, giving the public a better view of crime trends in the area. This comes days after doors were shuttered at a popular nightclub at the center of a week-long controversy.
Dallas Police used the National Incident-Based Reporting System to measure and provide an overview and analysis of arrest activity in Deep Ellum for crimes against property, persons, and society between the months of January and June.
DPD Major Anthony Greer and policy analyst Siara Obasuyi presented the findings.
Crimes against a person reflected a 33% decrease in June 2025 compared to June 2024. There was a 2.17% year-to-date increase this year compared to last year.
Crimes against society showed a 4.7% increase in June 2025 compared to June 2024. There was a 96.59% year-to-date increase this year compared to the same period last year.
Oversight Board District 2 member Jonathan Maples said he’s concerned about activity in Deep Ellum.
“If any part of the city is going through anything as it relates to crime spikes, we all should be concerned. Because ultimately, it involves all of us as it relates to taking care of our city,” said Maples
District 3 board member Changa Higgins asked whether Dallas Police had made comparisons with cities nationwide that are comparable in size and population to entertainment districts like Deep Ellum.
Major Greer said the department often looks to other cities throughout the country with similar entertainment districts to create better policies.
Dan Murry, co-owner of The Armoury Deep Ellum, said he’s clear about the experience he wants for his customers. He tells us recent headlines and events are concerning.
“The number one priority is to get the patrons down here for all the different businesses, whether it be retail, bar, restaurant, club,” he said.
He said public safety has to be at the forefront.
“I think one of the big safety concerns is that some people are coming down here, and they aren’t going actually into any business. They’re just kind of hanging out, loitering and potentially causing problems,” he said.
Following frustrations expressed by business and property owners, Dallas Police presented a report at the Community Police Oversight Board meeting.
The overview of arrest activity comes just as nightclub Rodeo Dallas faces accusations of becoming the “epicenter” of a spike in violence in the area. A petition filed Friday by Asana Partners said, “Rodeo Dallas has severely interfered with its reasonable use and enjoyment of its properties.” https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/deep-ellum-nightclub-shut-down-second-time/3902247/
A temporary restraining order now keeps their doors locked for at least the next several days. The order said Asana Partners had a probable right to injunctive relief based on well-documented issues of violence and chaos emanating from Rodeo Dallas.
Rodeo Dallas filed a motion to dissolve the temporary restraining order. A hearing is scheduled for Friday. A co-owner of the nightclub directed NBC 5’s questions to his attorney.
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