The crime rate in Denton, TX County is significantly lower than the national average. Violent crime in Denton is 13, which is far below the US average of 22.7. Similarly, property crime in Denton is 26, much lower than the US average of 35.4. This makes Denton a relatively safe place to live compared to other cities across the country. The relatively low crime rate makes Denton an attractive choice for those looking for a safe place to call home.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Denton County violent crime is 13.0. (The US average is 22.7)
Denton County property crime is 26.0. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Denton, Texas does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Plano, Texas. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Plano, Texas. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.