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Is Plano, Texas Safe?

Population 293,028 · Safer than 32% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Plano earns a C safety grade with 222.9 crimes per 1,000 residents. Violent crime runs close to the national average, putting the city behind 68% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,711 per 100K.

Plano Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricPlanoTexas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate313.1315.6363.8
Property Crime Rate1916.32077.31,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate181.0--268.2
Theft Rate1711.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate190.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

222.9 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

313/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1916/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Plano

Violent crime in Plano is close to the national average. The rate of 313.1 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1916.3 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,711 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Plano Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault181
067% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery36
057% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary316
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,711
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft190
060% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Plano Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Plano
313.1
State
315.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Plano
1916.3
State
2077.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Plano Safety

Is Plano safe?
Not especially. Plano earns a C with a crime rate of 222.9 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 Plano?
222.9 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 313.1 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1916.3 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Plano safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Plano's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,711 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Plano?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Plano generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Plano police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Plano?
Crime rates have held steady in Plano, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C grade.
How does Plano compare to other cities in Texas?
Below average for the state. Plano ranks behind about 75% of Texas cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Plano 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 Plano?
Bad. A C grade and 222.9 per-thousand rate put Plano below 68% of US cities. Violent crime at 313 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Plano?
313.1 per 100,000, which is 14% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (181), robbery (36), 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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