When folks are searching for places to live, low crime is among the highest priority. And in Frisco, it’s way below the national average. With a continued population increase, no wonder people are moving here.
A new study from MoneyGeek ranks Frisco as the second safest city in the U.S., only falling behind Ramapo Town, New York.
Why This Matters
Frisco has led the nation in expanding its housing inventory since 2005, more than tripling the number of units to exceed 85,000 by 2023. It ranked first nationwide for both multifamily and single-family home growth during this period.
Census data shows that Collin County's population was 1,064,465 in 2020. By 2023, it had grown to approximately 1,193,092. As of 2024, the county's population has been revised upward to an estimated 1,209,295 — an increase of 40,900 residents from previous estimates. Frisco alone experienced a robust growth rate of 10.2%.
Crime Rates
The report assessed the city's violent and property crime rates per 100,000 residents, with Frisco performing impressively. It recorded the third-lowest violent crime rate, with only 86 crimes per 100,000 residents.
Frisco's property crime rate was less favorable, with 1,357 property crimes committed in 2023, ranking it 40th out of 292 U.S. cities. While this is still better than most cities, it falls behind Oakland, California, which had the highest property crime rate in the nation at 10,117 crimes per 100,000 residents.
The Cost of Crime
In 2023, the estimated crime cost per capita in Frisco was just $287, significantly lower than the national average of $2,178 per resident. With the city spending less on crime, the funds can be used throughout the community in other ways. The study also calculated the total cost of crime for each city, defined as the economic losses attributed to crime and its cost to society (individuals, communities and nationally) in millions. In this category, Frisco ranked 11th for the lowest total crime cost, totaling over $65.5 million in 2023.
Methodology
MoneyGeek’s annual analysis examines the latest Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) crime data to estimate the economic impact of crime in 292 U.S. cities with populations exceeding 100,000. By combining reported crime statistics with academic research on the societal costs of various crimes, the analysis provides a comprehensive estimate of crime's financial toll on each city.
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