DeSoto, TX Crime Rates & Map

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2%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

17%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

5%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2021 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2022; this is the most current data available.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	DeSoto_{/100k people}	Texas_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	1,260	n/a (estimate)	2,382	2,692	2,346
Murder	6	n/a	11.3	6.6	6.5
Rape	20	n/a	37.8	46.0	38.4
Robbery	38	n/a	71.8	91.4	73.9
Assault	107	n/a	202.3	302.5	279.7
Violent crime	171	n/a (estimate)	323	447	388
Burglary	128	n/a	242.0	370.7	314.2
Theft	756	n/a	1,429.3	1,587.3	1,398.0
Vehicle theft	205	n/a	387.6	287.0	246.0
Property crime	1,089	n/a (estimate)	2,059	2,245	1,958

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Crime Quick Facts

DeSoto crime rates are 2% higher than the national average
Violent crimes in DeSoto are 17% lower than the national average
In DeSoto you have a 1 in 42 chance of becoming a victim of crime
DeSoto is safer than 30% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in DeSoto has decreased by 6%

DeSoto crime map

The DeSoto crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in DeSoto as reported by the local law enforcement agencies. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The DeSoto crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the DeSoto crime map does not always indicate that it is a dangerous area for its residents. Areas on the heat map could be inflated if they are located in high traffic areas like airports, sports centers or large parks. Other areas on the heat map could see increased crime rates if they are located in major tourist areas like the downtown core.

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Daily Crime In DeSoto (per 100,000 people)

The graph above looks at the comparison of crimes committed in DeSoto on a daily basis (per 100,000 people) to crimes committed throughout the state of Texas and the USA. According to the latest crime statistics, daily crimes in DeSoto (which include property crimes as well as violent crimes), when compared to Texas, are 1.13 times less than the state average and 1.02 times more than than national average. Violent crimes committed in DeSoto on a daily basis are 1.38 times less than than Texas average and 1.20 times less than the average nationwide. Daily property crime rates in DeSoto are 1.09 times less than the daily state average and 1.05 times more than the daily national numbers.

How Safe is DeSoto (higher is better)

What are the odds that you'll be safer in DeSoto, Texas compared to other areas of Texas, as well as the rest of America? When it comes down to it, is DeSoto safe? In the graphs above, it shows that DeSoto is safer than 28% of Texas cities, and 30% compared to all other cities across America. These statistics are calculated by taking a closer look at each city's crime rate in Texas, as well as the rest of the US. It is then determined which cities see less crime than DeSoto. At this time, DeSoto sees a below average rate of crime in comparison to other United States cities.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in DeSoto

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in DeSoto is 1 in 310

The chance of being a victim of property crime in DeSoto is 1 in 49

The chance of being a victim of crime in DeSoto is 1 in 42

Are you curious to know the likelihood of suffering from a crime in DeSoto? If you reside in DeSoto, the likelihood that you will become a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 310. Violent crimes include: murder, sexual assault, robbery, and physical assault. There is a 1 in 49 change that you will become a victim of a property crime. These sorts of crimes against personal property include: burglary, theft, and auto theft. In total, the likelihood of being victimized by a crime in DeSoto, is 1 in 42.

Year Over Year Crime In DeSoto (per 100,000 people)

An ideal indicator of whether DeSoto is becoming a safer or more dangerous place to live can be done by analyzing the year over year crime rates per 100,000 people. Year over year violent crime in DeSoto has decreased by 1% and the rate of property crime in DeSoto has decreased by 6%. The total crime rate in DeSoto has decreased by 6% year to year.

DeSoto police department

Item	DeSoto	Texas	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	104	46,020	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	n/a	3.0	3.3

Sex offenders in Texas

State	Total offenders	Texas_/100K	National_/100K
Texas	95,281	443	266

There are a total of 95,281 sex offenders in Texas. This yields a total of 443 sex offenders in Texas per 100,000 residents which is 67% greater than the national average.

Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Ovilla, TX	4,010	46	160	206
Oak Leaf, TX	1,793	87	438	525
Venus, TX	4,027	229	624	853
Palmer, TX	2,540	183	686	870
Midlothian, TX	31,533	104	1,031	1,135
Mansfield, TX	71,419	87	1,223	1,309
Glenn Heights, TX	13,228	370	1,109	1,478
DeSoto, TX	53,170	323	2,059	2,382

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Wheaton, IL	53,157	83	1,149	1,232
St. Cloud, FL	53,132	174	1,054	1,228
Palm Desert, CA	53,087	232	2,906	3,139
Hoboken, NJ	53,283	144	1,172	1,316
Peabody, MA	53,004	270	779	1,049
DeSoto, TX	51,854	323	2,059	2,382

Source: The DeSoto, TX crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2021. The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies reporting data on property and violent crimes. The uniform crime reports program represents approximately 309 million American residents, which results in 98% coverage of metropolitan statistical areas.