One of the first things people look into when moving to Plano is safety. In particular, vehicle theft and property crimes are closely related to daily life, making it meaningful to summarize the numbers.

According to the official announcement from the Plano Police Department in 2024, the property crime rate is 14.55 incidents per 1,000 residents, the lowest since 1993. The overall major crime rate is 16.10 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is an 11.1% decrease from 18.11 in 2023.

There were three homicides in Plano during 2024, which is a very low number considering the population size. The violent crime rate is 1.55 incidents per 1,000 residents, showing a decrease in almost all categories compared to 2023. However, it is important to note that the category of aggravated assault saw a slight increase. Overall, while violent crime has decreased, this category was an exception.

Among property crimes, vehicle theft remains a common issue across the DFW metroplex. While it is not just a problem for Plano, there tends to be a higher incidence around commercial areas with many parking lots, especially in the southeast retail dense zones. It is often reported that incidents occur more frequently in street parking or shopping mall parking lots than in apartment complex parking lots. Developing the habit of not leaving valuables or handbags in the car is a basic preventive measure.

Plano's overall crime rate is 23.65% lower than the national average and 33.41% lower than the Texas state average. Nationally, it can be considered one of the safer cities. The fact that 2024 is the safest year since 1993 indicates that the long-term trend is moving in a positive direction. While there is no need to be complacent, at least the data points towards a reassuring direction.

Living here, one realizes that statistics are not everything, but they do provide guidance. The crime trends in Plano are clearly moving in a positive direction. By taking good care of your vehicle and reducing the use of isolated parking lots, you can maintain a sufficient level of safety in your daily life.