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Shareholder Report
 6 Months Ended
Apr. 30, 2025
USD ($)
Holding
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Document Type N-CSRS
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Registrant Name DEUTSCHE DWS INCOME TRUST
Entity Central Index Key 0000747677
Entity Investment Company Type N-1A
Document Period End Date Apr. 30, 2025
C000096677  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name DWS Global High Income Fund
Class Name Class A
Trading Symbol SGHAX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about DWS Global High Income Fund (the "Fund") for the period November 1, 2024 to April 30, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund on the Fund's website at dws.com/mutualreports. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 728-3337.
Additional Information Phone Number (800) 728-3337
Additional Information Website <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 14.6667px; font-weight: 300; grid-area: auto; line-height: 17.6px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">dws.com/mutualreports</span>
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the last six months?

(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Fund
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class A
$53
1.06%Footnote Reference(a)
FootnoteDescription
Footnote(a)
Annualized.

Gross expense ratio as of the latest prospectus: 0.97%. See prospectus for any contractual or voluntary waivers; without a waiver, costs would have been higher.

Expenses Paid, Amount $ 53
Expense Ratio, Percent 1.06% [1]
AssetsNet $ 257,733,092
Holdings Count | Holding 293
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 579,951
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 84.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics

Net Assets ($)
257,733,092
Number of Portfolio Holdings
293
Portfolio Turnover Rate (%)
84
Total Net Advisory Fees Paid ($)
579,951
Holdings [Text Block]

What did the Fund invest in? 

Asset Allocation

Asset Type
% of Net Assets
Corporate Bonds
91%
Loan Participations and Assignments
2%
Exchange-Traded Funds
2%
Government & Agency Obligations
1%
Convertible Bonds
1%
Cash Equivalents
0%
Warrants
0%
Common Stocks
0%
Other Assets and Liabilities, Net
3%
Total
100%

Sector Allocation

Sector
% of Net Assets
Communication Services
19%
Consumer Discretionary
16%
Materials
14%
Energy
14%
Industrials
9%
Health Care
6%
Utilities
6%
Information Technology
3%
Financials
3%
Real Estate
2%
Consumer Staples
2%

Credit Quality

Credit Rating
% of Net Assets
AAA
1%
AA
2%
BBB
8%
BB
52%
B
27%
CCC
7%
Not Rated
1%

Geographical Diversification

Country
% of Net Assets
United States
61%
Canada
7%
United Kingdom
5%
France
5%
Luxembourg
3%
Netherlands
3%
Germany
2%
Italy
2%
Japan
1%
Israel
1%
Other
7%
Credit Ratings Selection [Text Block] The quality ratings represent the highest of Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. (“Moody’s”), Fitch Ratings, Inc. (“Fitch”) or S&P Global Ratings (“S&P”) credit ratings. The ratings of Moody’s, Fitch and S&P represent their opinions as to the quality of the securities they rate. Credit quality measures a bond issuer’s ability to repay interest and principal in a timely manner. Ratings are relative and subjective and are not absolute standards of quality. Credit quality does not remove market risk and is subject to change.
C000096679  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name DWS Global High Income Fund
Class Name Class C
Trading Symbol SGHCX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about DWS Global High Income Fund (the "Fund") for the period November 1, 2024 to April 30, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund on the Fund's website at dws.com/mutualreports. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 728-3337.
Additional Information Phone Number (800) 728-3337
Additional Information Website <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 14.6667px; font-weight: 300; grid-area: auto; line-height: 17.6px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">dws.com/mutualreports</span>
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the last six months?

(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Fund
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class C
$89
1.79%Footnote Reference(a)
FootnoteDescription
Footnote(a)
Annualized.

Gross expense ratio as of the latest prospectus: 1.70%. See prospectus for any contractual or voluntary waivers; without a waiver, costs would have been higher.

Expenses Paid, Amount $ 89
Expense Ratio, Percent 1.79% [2]
AssetsNet $ 257,733,092
Holdings Count | Holding 293
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 579,951
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 84.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics

Net Assets ($)
257,733,092
Number of Portfolio Holdings
293
Portfolio Turnover Rate (%)
84
Total Net Advisory Fees Paid ($)
579,951
Holdings [Text Block]

What did the Fund invest in? 

Asset Allocation

Asset Type
% of Net Assets
Corporate Bonds
91%
Loan Participations and Assignments
2%
Exchange-Traded Funds
2%
Government & Agency Obligations
1%
Convertible Bonds
1%
Cash Equivalents
0%
Warrants
0%
Common Stocks
0%
Other Assets and Liabilities, Net
3%
Total
100%

Sector Allocation

Sector
% of Net Assets
Communication Services
19%
Consumer Discretionary
16%
Materials
14%
Energy
14%
Industrials
9%
Health Care
6%
Utilities
6%
Information Technology
3%
Financials
3%
Real Estate
2%
Consumer Staples
2%

Credit Quality

Credit Rating
% of Net Assets
AAA
1%
AA
2%
BBB
8%
BB
52%
B
27%
CCC
7%
Not Rated
1%

Geographical Diversification

Country
% of Net Assets
United States
61%
Canada
7%
United Kingdom
5%
France
5%
Luxembourg
3%
Netherlands
3%
Germany
2%
Italy
2%
Japan
1%
Israel
1%
Other
7%
Credit Ratings Selection [Text Block] The quality ratings represent the highest of Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. (“Moody’s”), Fitch Ratings, Inc. (“Fitch”) or S&P Global Ratings (“S&P”) credit ratings. The ratings of Moody’s, Fitch and S&P represent their opinions as to the quality of the securities they rate. Credit quality measures a bond issuer’s ability to repay interest and principal in a timely manner. Ratings are relative and subjective and are not absolute standards of quality. Credit quality does not remove market risk and is subject to change.
C000176652  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name DWS Global High Income Fund
Class Name Class R6
Trading Symbol SGHRX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about DWS Global High Income Fund (the "Fund") for the period November 1, 2024 to April 30, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund on the Fund's website at dws.com/mutualreports. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 728-3337.
Additional Information Phone Number (800) 728-3337
Additional Information Website <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 14.6667px; font-weight: 300; grid-area: auto; line-height: 17.6px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">dws.com/mutualreports</span>
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the last six months?

(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Fund
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class R6
$34
0.68%Footnote Reference(a)
FootnoteDescription
Footnote(a)
Annualized.

Gross expense ratio as of the latest prospectus: 0.62%. See prospectus for any contractual or voluntary waivers; without a waiver, costs would have been higher.

Expenses Paid, Amount $ 34
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.68% [3]
AssetsNet $ 257,733,092
Holdings Count | Holding 293
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 579,951
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 84.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics

Net Assets ($)
257,733,092
Number of Portfolio Holdings
293
Portfolio Turnover Rate (%)
84
Total Net Advisory Fees Paid ($)
579,951
Holdings [Text Block]

What did the Fund invest in? 

Asset Allocation

Asset Type
% of Net Assets
Corporate Bonds
91%
Loan Participations and Assignments
2%
Exchange-Traded Funds
2%
Government & Agency Obligations
1%
Convertible Bonds
1%
Cash Equivalents
0%
Warrants
0%
Common Stocks
0%
Other Assets and Liabilities, Net
3%
Total
100%

Sector Allocation

Sector
% of Net Assets
Communication Services
19%
Consumer Discretionary
16%
Materials
14%
Energy
14%
Industrials
9%
Health Care
6%
Utilities
6%
Information Technology
3%
Financials
3%
Real Estate
2%
Consumer Staples
2%

Credit Quality

Credit Rating
% of Net Assets
AAA
1%
AA
2%
BBB
8%
BB
52%
B
27%
CCC
7%
Not Rated
1%

Geographical Diversification

Country
% of Net Assets
United States
61%
Canada
7%
United Kingdom
5%
France
5%
Luxembourg
3%
Netherlands
3%
Germany
2%
Italy
2%
Japan
1%
Israel
1%
Other
7%
Credit Ratings Selection [Text Block] The quality ratings represent the highest of Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. (“Moody’s”), Fitch Ratings, Inc. (“Fitch”) or S&P Global Ratings (“S&P”) credit ratings. The ratings of Moody’s, Fitch and S&P represent their opinions as to the quality of the securities they rate. Credit quality measures a bond issuer’s ability to repay interest and principal in a timely manner. Ratings are relative and subjective and are not absolute standards of quality. Credit quality does not remove market risk and is subject to change.
C000096680  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name DWS Global High Income Fund
Class Name Class S
Trading Symbol SGHSX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about DWS Global High Income Fund (the "Fund") for the period November 1, 2024 to April 30, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund on the Fund's website at dws.com/mutualreports. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 728-3337.
Additional Information Phone Number (800) 728-3337
Additional Information Website <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 14.6667px; font-weight: 300; grid-area: auto; line-height: 17.6px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">dws.com/mutualreports</span>
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the last six months?

(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Fund
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class S
$41
0.83%Footnote Reference(a)
FootnoteDescription
Footnote(a)
Annualized.

Gross expense ratio as of the latest prospectus: 0.77%. See prospectus for any contractual or voluntary waivers; without a waiver, costs would have been higher.

Expenses Paid, Amount $ 41
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.83% [4]
AssetsNet $ 257,733,092
Holdings Count | Holding 293
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 579,951
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 84.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics

Net Assets ($)
257,733,092
Number of Portfolio Holdings
293
Portfolio Turnover Rate (%)
84
Total Net Advisory Fees Paid ($)
579,951
Holdings [Text Block]

What did the Fund invest in? 

Asset Allocation

Asset Type
% of Net Assets
Corporate Bonds
91%
Loan Participations and Assignments
2%
Exchange-Traded Funds
2%
Government & Agency Obligations
1%
Convertible Bonds
1%
Cash Equivalents
0%
Warrants
0%
Common Stocks
0%
Other Assets and Liabilities, Net
3%
Total
100%

Sector Allocation

Sector
% of Net Assets
Communication Services
19%
Consumer Discretionary
16%
Materials
14%
Energy
14%
Industrials
9%
Health Care
6%
Utilities
6%
Information Technology
3%
Financials
3%
Real Estate
2%
Consumer Staples
2%

Credit Quality

Credit Rating
% of Net Assets
AAA
1%
AA
2%
BBB
8%
BB
52%
B
27%
CCC
7%
Not Rated
1%

Geographical Diversification

Country
% of Net Assets
United States
61%
Canada
7%
United Kingdom
5%
France
5%
Luxembourg
3%
Netherlands
3%
Germany
2%
Italy
2%
Japan
1%
Israel
1%
Other
7%
Credit Ratings Selection [Text Block] The quality ratings represent the highest of Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. (“Moody’s”), Fitch Ratings, Inc. (“Fitch”) or S&P Global Ratings (“S&P”) credit ratings. The ratings of Moody’s, Fitch and S&P represent their opinions as to the quality of the securities they rate. Credit quality measures a bond issuer’s ability to repay interest and principal in a timely manner. Ratings are relative and subjective and are not absolute standards of quality. Credit quality does not remove market risk and is subject to change.
C000096681  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name DWS Global High Income Fund
Class Name Institutional Class
Trading Symbol MGHYX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about DWS Global High Income Fund (the "Fund") for the period November 1, 2024 to April 30, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund on the Fund's website at dws.com/mutualreports. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 728-3337.
Additional Information Phone Number (800) 728-3337
Additional Information Website <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 14.6667px; font-weight: 300; grid-area: auto; line-height: 17.6px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">dws.com/mutualreports</span>
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the last six months?

(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Fund
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Institutional Class
$39
0.79%Footnote Reference(a)
FootnoteDescription
Footnote(a)
Annualized.

Gross expense ratio as of the latest prospectus: 0.69%. See prospectus for any contractual or voluntary waivers; without a waiver, costs would have been higher.

Expenses Paid, Amount $ 39
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.79% [5]
AssetsNet $ 257,733,092
Holdings Count | Holding 293
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 579,951
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 84.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics

Net Assets ($)
257,733,092
Number of Portfolio Holdings
293
Portfolio Turnover Rate (%)
84
Total Net Advisory Fees Paid ($)
579,951
Holdings [Text Block]

What did the Fund invest in? 

Asset Allocation

Asset Type
% of Net Assets
Corporate Bonds
91%
Loan Participations and Assignments
2%
Exchange-Traded Funds
2%
Government & Agency Obligations
1%
Convertible Bonds
1%
Cash Equivalents
0%
Warrants
0%
Common Stocks
0%
Other Assets and Liabilities, Net
3%
Total
100%

Sector Allocation

Sector
% of Net Assets
Communication Services
19%
Consumer Discretionary
16%
Materials
14%
Energy
14%
Industrials
9%
Health Care
6%
Utilities
6%
Information Technology
3%
Financials
3%
Real Estate
2%
Consumer Staples
2%

Credit Quality

Credit Rating
% of Net Assets
AAA
1%
AA
2%
BBB
8%
BB
52%
B
27%
CCC
7%
Not Rated
1%

Geographical Diversification

Country
% of Net Assets
United States
61%
Canada
7%
United Kingdom
5%
France
5%
Luxembourg
3%
Netherlands
3%
Germany
2%
Italy
2%
Japan
1%
Israel
1%
Other
7%
Credit Ratings Selection [Text Block] The quality ratings represent the highest of Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. (“Moody’s”), Fitch Ratings, Inc. (“Fitch”) or S&P Global Ratings (“S&P”) credit ratings. The ratings of Moody’s, Fitch and S&P represent their opinions as to the quality of the securities they rate. Credit quality measures a bond issuer’s ability to repay interest and principal in a timely manner. Ratings are relative and subjective and are not absolute standards of quality. Credit quality does not remove market risk and is subject to change.
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