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Crime & Safety in DeSoto, TX

Detailed crime statistics, safety scores, and law enforcement data.

DeSoto has a violent crime rate of 326 per 100,000 residents, 14% below the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 179.5 per 100,000, robbery at 107.4, rape at 33.3. The murder rate is 5.6 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 2,199 per 100,000, 12% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 1,566, burglary at 318, vehicle theft at 315 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 322 fatal traffic crashes. The area has experienced 91 federally declared disasters. Overall, DeSoto receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: DeSoto vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent325.8/100K
14% below US avg
Murder5.6/100K
12% below US avg
Rape33.3/100K
Robbery107.4/100K
Assault179.5/100K

Property Crime

Total Property2,198.9/100K
12% above US avg
Burglary318.4/100K
Theft1,565.9/100K
Vehicle Theft314.7/100K
Arson3.7/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)322
FEMA Disasters91

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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