Is Denton, Texas a Safe Place To Live - Crime in Denton, TX

Is Denton, Texas safe place to live?
Is Denton, Texas a nice place to live? Is crime rate higher in Denton? What is the crime rate in Denton city? Let's find out.

  • The overall crime rate in Denton, Texas is 10% lower than national average.
  • The violent crime rate of Denton is 40% lower than national average.
  • While the property crime rate of Denton is 4% lower than national average.
  • You have 1 in 422 chance of being victim of violent crime.
  • You have 1 in 52 chance of being victim of property crime.
    • Crime Cases
    2996
    Violent : 331
    Property : 2665
    Total Crime
    10% NAT. AVG.
    21% STATE AVG.
    2117.4 (per 100k)
    Violent Crime
    40% NAT. AVG.
    48% STATE AVG.
    233.9 (per 100k)
    Property Crime
    4% NAT. AVG.
    16% STATE AVG.
    1883.5 (per 100k)
    Chance Of Being A Victim Of Crime In Denton
    Violent crime
    1 in 422
    Property crime
    1 in 52
    Robbery
    1 in 2117
    Burglary
    1 in 442
    Assault
    1 in 1020
    Car Theft
    1 in 695
    Denton : Property Crime Ranking
    Ranking Total
    Crime    		 Property
    Crime    		 Burglary Larceny Car
    Thefts
    In Texas 51 53 54 44 58
    In USA 1415 1364 1336 1260 1191
    Denton : Violent Crime Ranking
    Ranking Violent
    Crime    		 Murder Robbery Assault Rape
    In Texas 55 48 45 64 6
    In USA 1290 312 689 1563 277

    Violent Crime


    Crime Type Count Denton
    		Texas
    		 Country
    Per 100,000 People
    Violent Crime 331 233.9 446.46 387.8
    Murder 3 2.1 6.58 6.5
    Robbery 66 46.6 91.39 73.9
    Assault 137 96.8 302.48 279.7
    Rape 125 88.4 46.01 27.7
    Property Crime


    Crime Type Count Denton
    		 Texas
    		 Country
    Per 100,000 People
    Property Crime 2665 1883.5 2245.04 1,958.2
    Burglary 316 223.3 370.74 314.2
    Larceny 2148 1518.1 1587.26 1,398
    Car Theft 201 142.1 287.04 246
    Violent Crime Comparison
    Property Crime Comparison