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Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions About DeSoto, TX Crime & Safety

Is DeSoto, TX safe to live in?

DeSoto earns a city-wide safety rating of Very Safe (A) based on analysis of 23 neighborhoods. A striking 87% of neighborhoods fall into the Grade A or B category, meaning the overwhelming majority of DeSoto residents live in areas with low crime activity. Only 4.3% of neighborhoods — just one out of 23 — carry a D grade (Southpointe), and no neighborhood received an F. By comparison, 73.9% of neighborhoods earned a Grade A, which is well above what you'd find in most Dallas-area suburbs. For families and individuals prioritizing safety, DeSoto's numbers are genuinely compelling.

What is the crime rate in DeSoto, TX?

DeSoto's overall crime picture earns a Grade C at the city level, but that figure is heavily influenced by a small number of higher-activity areas. When you break it down by neighborhood, the data tells a more nuanced story: 17 of 23 neighborhoods (73.9%) received a Grade A, and 3 more (13%) received a Grade B. Only 2 neighborhoods (8.7%) landed at Grade C — Hampton Place (C-) and Mantlebrook (C) — and a single neighborhood, Southpointe, carries the city's lone Grade D-. In practical terms, the vast majority of DeSoto's roughly 53,170 residents live in areas where crime is minimal.

What are the safest neighborhoods in DeSoto, TX?

DeSoto has 10 neighborhoods rated A+, making it unusually rich in top-tier safe communities. The standouts include:

• Frost Farms — A+, with a median household income of approximately $159,857, one of the highest in the city
• Club Ridge Estates — A+, median income near $159,843, a small but exceptionally safe enclave
• Ten Mile Creek Estates — A+, median income around $141,263
• Windmill Hill — A+, population of 2,083 and median income of $117,741, making it one of the larger safe neighborhoods
• Stillwater Canyon, Silver Creek Crossing, and Lynnwood Estates — all A+, with median incomes ranging from $104,000 to $115,000

Collectively, these A+ neighborhoods span a wide range of population sizes and income levels, suggesting that safety in DeSoto isn't confined to just one corner of the city.

Which neighborhoods in DeSoto have higher crime?

Out of 23 neighborhoods analyzed, only 3 fall below a B grade. Southpointe is the single neighborhood rated D-, representing just 4.3% of all analyzed neighborhoods. Hampton Place earned a C- and Mantlebrook a C, together accounting for 8.7% of neighborhoods. Even Pleasant Lake Estates, sometimes grouped with areas of concern, actually holds a B+ grade, and High Meadows comes in at A-. That means 96% of DeSoto neighborhoods are Grade C or higher, and the city has zero F-rated areas — a meaningful distinction compared to many urban-adjacent communities.

How does DeSoto compare to other cities for safety?

DeSoto's neighborhood-level data is particularly strong. With 87% of neighborhoods rated A or B and 0% rated F, DeSoto outperforms many similarly sized Texas cities. The city's population density of 948 people per square mile is moderate, and its median household income of $71,124 reflects a stable economic base — both factors that correlate with lower crime in residential areas. The poverty rate of 9.5% is relatively contained, and while the unemployment rate of 7.8% is worth monitoring, it hasn't translated into widespread neighborhood-level crime. For a suburb of roughly 53,000 residents in the Dallas metro, DeSoto's safety profile is notably favorable.

Is DeSoto a good place to buy a home?

From a safety and value standpoint, DeSoto presents a strong case. The median home value is $196,106 — accessible compared to many Dallas suburbs — while top-rated neighborhoods like Frost Farms and Club Ridge Estates carry median home values reflective of their incomes near $160,000, suggesting room for appreciation. With 87% of neighborhoods graded A or B for safety, homebuyers have a wide selection of secure communities. Creek Tree Estates (A+, population 2,650) and Windmill Hill (A+, population 2,083) are among the larger neighborhoods offering both safety and community scale. The median rent of $1,208 also makes DeSoto competitive for renters evaluating the area before committing to a purchase.