Safety is one of the top three factors families cite when choosing a community in Denton County. The county as a whole has lower violent crime rates than most comparable counties in Texas, but safety levels vary meaningfully by city and neighborhood. 

Understanding which communities consistently rank highest for public safety gives relocating families a concrete starting point for their search.

Crime data in Texas is reported through the Texas Department of Public Safety's Uniform Crime Report and the FBI's National Incident-Based Reporting System. Crime rates are calculated per 1,000 residents, which allows meaningful comparison between cities of different sizes.

Highland Village

Highland Village consistently ranks as the safest or among the safest communities in Denton County and the entire North Texas region. 

The city's small size, high household income, strong community engagement, and focused police department create conditions where both violent and property crime rates are among the lowest in the state for a city of its size.

• Violent crime rate: Consistently among the lowest in North Texas

• Property crime rate: Low; occasional vehicle burglary is the most common reported property crime

• Population: Approximately 16,000

• Police: Highland Village Police Department with active community policing program

• Website: highlandvillage.org

Flower Mound

Flower Mound is one of the safest large suburban communities in Texas. With approximately 80,000 residents, the town maintains crime rates that rival cities a fraction of its size. 

The combination of high household incomes, active neighborhood associations, and a well-resourced police department produces public safety outcomes that consistently place Flower Mound on national best-places-to-live lists.

• Violent crime rate: Among the lowest in the DFW metro for a city of its size

• Community programs: Active Crime Watch, Nextdoor engagement, HOA security coordination

• Safety for families: Extremely high — children independently active in neighborhoods is common

• Website: flower-mound.com/police

Argyle

Argyle is a small town with one of the lowest overall crime rates in Denton County. With a population under 15,000, the community's tight-knit character means unusual activity is noticed quickly. 

Property crime is the primary type of criminal activity that does occur, and it is infrequent relative to comparable communities.

Corinth

Corinth is a smaller city between Lewisville and Lake Dallas that consistently produces strong safety outcomes relative to its population. The city has invested in public safety infrastructure and maintains crime rates well below state averages for cities of comparable size.

The Colony

The Colony has a strong public safety record and a well-regarded police department. Property crime awareness programs and neighborhood watch coordination are active throughout the community, producing a safety environment significantly better than what its size and density might suggest.

Lewisville — Safety by Neighborhood

Lewisville is a larger and more commercially active city, and its city-wide crime rates reflect that greater density. However, specific neighborhoods maintain very low crime rates that rival the smaller cities.

• Castle Hills: Among the lowest crime rates of any Lewisville neighborhood — master-planned character and active HOA security coordination

• Lake Vista Ranch and lakeside neighborhoods: Premium residential areas with low property crime

• Vista Ridge and northwest Lewisville: Established family neighborhoods with below-average crime

Practical Safety Tips for New Residents

• Join your neighborhood's Nextdoor community immediately after moving in

• Save your city's police non-emergency line in your phone for quality-of-life issues

• Lock vehicles every time, even in driveways — vehicle burglary is the most common property crime

• Do not leave valuables visible in parked vehicles

• Get to know immediate neighbors — community familiarity is one of the most effective crime deterrents

• Sign up for your city's emergency and public safety notification system

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the safest city in Denton County?

Highland Village consistently ranks as the safest city in the county and among the safest in all of North Texas. 

Its small size, high income levels, and tight community character produce violent and property crime rates that are among the lowest in the state. Flower Mound and Argyle are close competitors.

How do I research crime rates for a specific neighborhood?

The Texas DPS Uniform Crime Report at dps.texas.gov provides city-level crime data updated annually. 

The FBI's Crime Data Explorer at cde.ucr.cjis.gov allows comparison across jurisdictions. For neighborhood-level information, Nextdoor and direct conversations with current residents provide the most granular and current picture.

What is the most common crime in Denton County suburbs?

Vehicle burglary and package theft are the most common property crimes across virtually all Denton County communities. 

These crimes are largely preventable through consistent vehicle locking habits and package delivery management.