Is Denton, TX safe?
It depends on the neighborhood. Of the 26 Denton neighborhoods we score (average 81/100), 26 are comfortable to walk around with normal awareness. Green means comfortable on foot; red means we would not walk it casually.
What makes up this score?Safest neighborhoods in Denton
- 1Robson Ranch· DentonRobson Ranch is an upscale 55+ master-planned resort community nestled in south Denton along the I-35W corridor. Developed around the 27-hole…95Go
- 2Cooper Creek· DentonCooper Creek features a blend of spacious acreage properties, horse pastures, and newer master-planned suburban subdivisions on the northeastern edge…86Go
- 3Pace's Crossing· DentonPace's Crossing is a master-planned residential community located in south Denton, characterized by single-family brick homes, manicured lawns, and…86Go
- 4Southwest Denton· DentonSouthwest Denton is a predominantly residential and commercial district encompassing established communities like Southridge alongside newer…85Go
- 5South Denton· DentonSouth Denton spans the suburban neighborhoods, master-planned communities, and retail corridors stretching south of Loop 288 and along Teasley Lane…85Go
All Denton neighborhoods by safety score
Go — 17 areas
Comfortable to walk around, day or evening.
- Robson Ranch· DentonRobson Ranch is an upscale 55+ master-planned resort community nestled in south Denton along the I-35W corridor. Developed around the 27-hole…95Go
- Cooper Creek· DentonCooper Creek features a blend of spacious acreage properties, horse pastures, and newer master-planned suburban subdivisions on the northeastern edge…86Go
- Pace's Crossing· DentonPace's Crossing is a master-planned residential community located in south Denton, characterized by single-family brick homes, manicured lawns, and…86Go
- Southwest Denton· DentonSouthwest Denton is a predominantly residential and commercial district encompassing established communities like Southridge alongside newer…85Go
- South Denton· DentonSouth Denton spans the suburban neighborhoods, master-planned communities, and retail corridors stretching south of Loop 288 and along Teasley Lane…85Go
- Cooper Glen· DentonCooper Glen is a tidy, late-1990s and early-2000s residential subdivision located in southern Denton near Teasley Lane. Characterized by…85Go
- Country Club Terrace· DentonCountry Club Terrace is an established residential neighborhood situated in southern Denton, characterized by mature shade trees, single-family brick…84Go
- Green Valley (Denton)· DentonSituated on the northern edge of Denton, Green Valley features a blend of newer suburban developments, spacious lots, and open rural-fringe Texas…84Go
- Gardens of Denton· DentonGardens of Denton centers around residential communities and medical offices near Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Denton. The area offers a…82Go
- Brentwood Place (Denton)· DentonBrentwood Place is an established residential enclave characterized by neat brick single-family homes, mature trees, and quiet cul-de-sacs. Located…82Go
- Eagle Cove· DentonEagle Cove is an established residential neighborhood in Denton characterized by single-family homes, quiet cul-de-sacs, and low through-traffic…81Go
- Mayhill· DentonMayhill is an evolving district in southeast Denton centered around South Mayhill Road, Loop 288, and Medical City Denton. The area blends large…81Go
- Northwest Denton· DentonNorthwest Denton covers a mix of established and new residential subdivisions, large recreational amenities like North Lakes Park, and expansive…80Go
- Mayhill Crossing· DentonLocated along the Mayhill Road and Loop 288 corridor, Mayhill Crossing features newer suburban residential developments, modern apartment complexes…80Go
- Denton Square· DentonCentered around the iconic 1896 Denton County Courthouse-on-the-Square, this bustling downtown district offers indie boutiques, record stores, live…80Go
- Prominence Square· DentonProminence Square is a modern, automobile-oriented district in south Denton situated near the Loop 288 and Brinker Road commercial corridors. The…80Go
- Townsend Green· DentonTownsend Green is an established residential enclave located in northern Denton, characterized by single-family homes, modest yards, and minimal…80Go
Go, stay aware — 9 areas
Fine with normal city awareness.
- Dalton· DentonDalton is an established, tree-lined residential enclave situated in Denton, Texas, characterized by mid-century single-family homes and modest…79Go, stay aware
- Southeast Denton· DentonSoutheast Denton offers a blend of quiet family neighborhoods, apartment communities, and sprawling retail plazas centered along Loop 288 and Teasley…78Go, stay aware
- Parliament Village· DentonParliament Village consists of student apartments, modest single-family homes, and university-adjacent residential streets in north-central Denton…78Go, stay aware
- Sunset Place (Denton)· DentonSunset Place is an established residential enclave situated in Denton, blending mid-century single-family homes with student rentals due to its…77Go, stay aware
- Northeast Denton· DentonNortheast Denton encompasses quiet tree-lined residential streets, the scenic Texas Woman's University campus, and suburban commercial strips along…76Go, stay aware
- Juniper (Denton)· DentonThe Juniper neighborhood in Denton features a mix of mid-century single-family homes, converted student rentals, and small apartment complexes shaded…76Go, stay aware
- Minchin· DentonMinchin is an established, primarily working-class residential neighborhood in Denton located a short distance east of the vibrant downtown Square…74Go, stay aware
- Mingo· DentonMingo is an established residential community located just east of downtown Denton, characterized by single-family ranch-style homes, small local…73Go, stay aware
- Jagoe· DentonJagoe is a modest, established neighborhood characterized by mid-century single-family homes, leafy streets, and community green spaces like Jagoe…68Go, stay aware
Denton safety questions
What is the safest neighborhood in Denton?
Robson Ranch scores highest at 95/100, followed by Cooper Creek (86) and Pace's Crossing (86).
Is Denton safe to walk at night?
In the 17 green-rated areas, generally yes with normal awareness. None of the areas we score are rated orange or red.
Which Denton areas should visitors be careful in?
No area in our list falls below the yellow band.
How does VibeLoco score Denton neighborhoods?
Each score blends recent reported crime and local news with Census data on income, poverty and housing, refreshed nightly. Walk and bike scores are shown separately.