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Is Denton, Texas Safe?

Population 169,431 · Safer than 21% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Denton earns a D+ safety grade with 252.7 crimes per 1,000 residents. Violent crime runs close to the national average, putting the city behind 79% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,541 per 100K.

Denton Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricDentonTexas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate360.6315.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2166.02077.31,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate242.0--268.2
Theft Rate1541.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate284.0--318.3

All rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report + Census Bureau population estimates.

Overall SafetyD+

252.7 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

361/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2166/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Denton

Violent crime in Denton is close to the national average. The rate of 360.6 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2166.0 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,541 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Denton Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault242
090% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery78
01.2x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary259
096% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,541
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft284
089% of avgAvg: 318.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. Vertical marker = national average.

How Denton Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Denton
360.6
State
315.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Denton
2166.0
State
2077.3
National
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. National averages from 2023 FBI UCR data.

Frequently Asked Questions About Denton Safety

Is Denton safe?
Not especially. Denton earns a D+ with a crime rate of 252.7 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs close to the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Denton?
252.7 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 360.6 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2166.0 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Denton safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Denton's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,541 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Denton?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Denton generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Denton police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Denton?
Crime rates have held steady in Denton, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D+ grade.
How does Denton compare to other cities in Texas?
Below average for the state. Denton ranks behind about 69% of Texas cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Denton to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Denton?
Bad. A D+ grade and 252.7 per-thousand rate put Denton below 79% of US cities. Violent crime at 361 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Denton?
360.6 per 100,000, which is 1% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (242), robbery (78), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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