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Is DeSoto, Texas Safe?

Population 56,681 · Safer than 29% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

A C- grade for DeSoto means there's room for concern. The 229.4 per-thousand crime rate and violent crime below the national average tell the story. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,763 per 100K.

DeSoto Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricDeSotoTexas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate262.2315.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2031.92077.31,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate154.0--268.2
Theft Rate1763.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate198.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

229.4 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

262/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

2032/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for DeSoto

Violent crime in DeSoto is below the national average. The rate of 262.2 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2031.9 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,763 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

DeSoto Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault154
057% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery46
073% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary386
01.4x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,763
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft198
062% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How DeSoto Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

DeSoto
262.2
State
315.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

DeSoto
2031.9
State
2077.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About DeSoto Safety

Is DeSoto safe?
Not especially. DeSoto earns a C- with a crime rate of 229.4 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in DeSoto?
229.4 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 262.2 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2031.9 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is DeSoto safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. DeSoto's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,763 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in DeSoto?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in DeSoto generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the DeSoto police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in DeSoto?
No. Crime in DeSoto has been trending down, which is good news for the C--rated city.
How does DeSoto compare to other cities in Texas?
Below average for the state. DeSoto ranks behind about 67% of Texas cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is DeSoto to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in DeSoto?
Bad. A C- grade and 229.4 per-thousand rate put DeSoto below 71% of US cities. Violent crime at 262 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in DeSoto?
262.2 per 100,000, which is 28% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (154), robbery (46), and murder (3.0) per 100,000.

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