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Is Frisco, Texas Safe?

Population 236,955 · Safer than 21% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Frisco earns a D+ safety grade with 251.4 crimes per 1,000 residents. Violent crime runs below the national average, putting the city behind 79% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,343 per 100K.

Frisco Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricFriscoTexas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate285.0315.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2228.92077.31,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate230.0--268.2
Theft Rate1343.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate254.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

251.4 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

285/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2229/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Frisco

Violent crime in Frisco is below the national average. The rate of 285.0 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2228.9 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,343 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Frisco Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault230
086% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery52
082% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary341
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,343
096% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft254
080% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Frisco Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Frisco
285.0
State
315.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Frisco
2228.9
State
2077.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Frisco Safety

Is Frisco safe?
Not especially. Frisco earns a D+ with a crime rate of 251.4 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Frisco?
251.4 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 285.0 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2228.9 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Frisco safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Frisco's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,343 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Frisco?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Frisco generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Frisco police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Frisco?
No. Crime in Frisco has been trending down, which is good news for the D+-rated city.
How does Frisco compare to other cities in Texas?
Below average for the state. Frisco ranks behind about 75% of Texas cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Frisco 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 Frisco?
Bad. A D+ grade and 251.4 per-thousand rate put Frisco below 79% of US cities. Violent crime at 285 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Frisco?
285.0 per 100,000, which is 22% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (230), robbery (52), and murder (4.0) 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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