Is Krum safe?
Krum, Texas · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Krum as “Go”.
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Gogo's take on Krum
“Go. Krum is a peaceful, low-density exurban community in Denton County that offers an exceptionally safe environment for visitors and residents alike. While it lacks major tourist draws and requires a vehicle for virtually all travel, personal safety and crime concerns are minimal.”
About the area
Located just northwest of Denton, Krum is a quiet rural-suburban town defined by family-centric neighborhoods, open farmland, and a small historic downtown strip. Visitors generally pass through for local dining, youth sports events, or community festivals.
- Quiet Exurban
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
- Agricultural Roots
Walking and biking in Krum
Walk score: 28/100 · Bike score: 32/100
There are no bike-share programs or dedicated bike lanes in Krum; cycling is mostly limited to neighborhood streets and rural shoulders.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent and property crime rates remain significantly lower than national and state averages
- High median household income above $95,000 paired with a low poverty rate under 6%
- High rate of homeownership creating stable, well-maintained residential streets
- Tight-knit community atmosphere with prompt local police response
Cons
- Virtually no public transportation or walkable connectivity outside the small downtown core
- Limited emergency medical facilities directly within municipal boundaries, requiring trips to Denton
- Narrow two-lane rural roads with minimal street lighting at night
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is virtually nonexistent in Krum. There are no encampments or shelters in town, with support services concentrated in neighboring Denton.
What Krum is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and clear, with school traffic and commuters heading toward Denton or the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and slow-paced, with residents out running errands and children playing in residential subdivisions.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet across residential streets with steady, relaxed dinner traffic around FM 1173 and downtown.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very dark and deserted with negligible foot traffic, yet extremely safe from street crime.
Transit, parking and getting around
Krum is not served by Denton County Transportation Authority (DCTA) fixed-route transit or passenger rail; the nearest rail link is the DCTA A-train station in Downtown Denton, roughly 8 miles east.
Parking is completely free and exceptionally easy throughout town, with ample surface parking lots at all businesses and easy on-street parking downtown.
Things to do in Krum
- Explore the historic downtown main street and dine at local family-owned eateries
- Attend the annual Krum Heritage Day festival celebrating the community's agricultural history
- Take kids to play sports and enjoy the walking paths at Krum City Park
Local favorites
- Patriot Sandwich Company · Sandwich Shop · 4.8★ (320)Veteran-owned deli serving hearty specialty sandwiches and supporting local first responders.
- Krum Diner · American Restaurant · 4.5★ (410)Classic small-town diner known for homestyle breakfast plates and friendly country service.
- Miguel's Mexican Restaurant · Tex-Mex Restaurant · 4.4★ (290)Popular local spot serving traditional Tex-Mex combination plates and fresh salsa.
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Common questions about Krum
Is Krum safe to walk at night?
Generally yes — use the same awareness you would anywhere after dark.
Is Krum a good place to live?
On safety, Krum scores 89/100 — safer than most of the areas we score, which is a good start for anyone looking to live here.
How walkable is Krum?
Walk score 28/100 and bike score 32/100. Most trips need a car.
Which areas near Krum are safer?
Krum scores as high as or higher than its closest neighbors.
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