Desoto, TX Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Desoto Police Department serves the city of Desoto, TX in Dallas County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 4,189 violent crimes and 5,771 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 120.9 per 100k residents, which is 13.8% above the national average. Property crime averages 188.4 per 100k, 15.2% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 13 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate120.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents4,189 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents121 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate1.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents207 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade BAnnual Rate19.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents555 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate188.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents5,771 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade DAnnual Rate30.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents781 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate138.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents3,931 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BAnnual Rate19.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,047 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 120.9 | C | 4189 | 106.2 | +13.8% |
| Property Crime | 188.4 | C | 5771 | 163.6 | +15.2% |
| Rape | 1.8 | A | 121 | 3.5 | -49.7% |
| Robbery | 1.8 | A | 207 | 5.8 | -69.4% |
| Aggravated Assault | 19.6 | B | 555 | 22.3 | -12.2% |
| Burglary | 30.2 | D | 781 | 24.0 | +25.8% |
| Larceny | 138.7 | C | 3931 | 116.4 | +19.1% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 19.6 | B | 1047 | 22.2 | -11.8% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 13 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Sikh | 1 |
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 1 |
| Anti-Other Religion | 1 |
| Anti-Islamic (Muslim) | 1 |
| Anti-Lesbian (Female) | 1 |
| Anti-Mental Disability | 1 |
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| Anti-Gender Non-Conforming | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 3 |
| Anti-American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 |
| Anti-Eastern Orthodox (Russian, Greek, Other) | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Addison | 0 miles | F 194.0 | F 485.0 | Violent: 60.5% higher Property: 157.4% higher |
| Cockrell Hill | 0 miles | A 54.7 | D 218.7 | Violent: 54.8% lower Property: 16.1% higher |
| Duncanville | 0 miles | C 97.2 | D 232.7 | Violent: 19.6% lower Property: 23.5% higher |
| Hutchins | 0 miles | F 265.9 | F 301.4 | Violent: 120.0% higher Property: 59.9% higher |
| Lancaster | 0 miles | D 168.8 | D 238.3 | Violent: 39.6% higher Property: 26.5% higher |