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Shareholder Report
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2026
USD ($)
Holding
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Document Type N-CSRS
Amendment Flag false
Registrant Name DEUTSCHE DWS SECURITIES TRUST
Entity Central Index Key 0000088048
Entity Investment Company Type N-1A
Document Period End Date Jun. 30, 2026
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
C000099780  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name DWS RREEF Global Real Estate Securities Fund
Class Name Class A
Trading Symbol RRGAX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about DWS RREEF Global Real Estate Securities Fund (the "Fund") for the period January 1, 2026 to June 30, 2026.
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; text-align-last: auto; 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)

Table Summary
Fund
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class A
$59
1.14%Footnote Reference(a)
FootnoteDescription
Footnote(a)
Annualized.

Gross expense ratio as of the latest prospectus: 1.43%. See prospectus for any contractual or voluntary waivers; without a waiver, costs would have been higher.

Expenses Paid, Amount $ 59
Expense Ratio, Percent 1.14% [1]
AssetsNet $ 211,931,413
Holdings Count | Holding 97
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 512,103
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 56.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics

Table Summary
Net Assets ($)
211,931,413
Number of Portfolio Holdings
97
Portfolio Turnover Rate (%)
56
Total Net Advisory Fees Paid ($)
512,103
Holdings [Text Block]

What did the Fund invest in? 

Asset Allocation

Table Summary
Asset Type
% of Net Assets
Common Stocks
99%
Cash Equivalents
0%
Other Assets and Liabilities, Net
1%
Total
100%

Sector Allocation

Table Summary
Sector
% of Net Assets
Specialized REITs
18%
Retail REITs
18%
Health Care REITs
15%
Industrial REITs
15%
Real Estate Management & Development
10%
Residential REITs
9%
Diversified REITs
8%
Office REITs
3%
Hotel & Resort REITs
3%
IT Services
0%

Geographical Diversification

Table Summary
Country
% of Net Assets
United States
66%
Japan
8%
Australia
6%
Singapore
3%
United Kingdom
3%
Hong Kong
3%
France
2%
Canada
2%
Switzerland
2%
Germany
1%
Other
3%

Ten Largest Equity Holdings

Table Summary
Holdings
40.2% of Net Assets
Welltower, Inc. (United States)
8.4%
Prologis, Inc. (United States)
6.5%
Equinix, Inc. (United States)
6.1%
Equity Residential (United States)
3.9%
Simon Property Group, Inc. (United States)
3.6%
Iron Mountain, Inc. (United States)
2.7%
Goodman Group (Australia)
2.3%
Public Storage (United States)
2.3%
Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (United States)
2.3%
Digital Realty Trust, Inc. (United States)
2.1%
C000099781  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name DWS RREEF Global Real Estate Securities Fund
Class Name Class C
Trading Symbol RRGCX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about DWS RREEF Global Real Estate Securities Fund (the "Fund") for the period January 1, 2026 to June 30, 2026.
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; text-align-last: auto; 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)

Table Summary
Fund
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class C
$98
1.89%Footnote Reference(a)
FootnoteDescription
Footnote(a)
Annualized.

Gross expense ratio as of the latest prospectus: 2.13%. See prospectus for any contractual or voluntary waivers; without a waiver, costs would have been higher.

Expenses Paid, Amount $ 98
Expense Ratio, Percent 1.89% [2]
AssetsNet $ 211,931,413
Holdings Count | Holding 97
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 512,103
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 56.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics

Table Summary
Net Assets ($)
211,931,413
Number of Portfolio Holdings
97
Portfolio Turnover Rate (%)
56
Total Net Advisory Fees Paid ($)
512,103
Holdings [Text Block]

What did the Fund invest in? 

Asset Allocation

Table Summary
Asset Type
% of Net Assets
Common Stocks
99%
Cash Equivalents
0%
Other Assets and Liabilities, Net
1%
Total
100%

Sector Allocation

Table Summary
Sector
% of Net Assets
Specialized REITs
18%
Retail REITs
18%
Health Care REITs
15%
Industrial REITs
15%
Real Estate Management & Development
10%
Residential REITs
9%
Diversified REITs
8%
Office REITs
3%
Hotel & Resort REITs
3%
IT Services
0%

Geographical Diversification

Table Summary
Country
% of Net Assets
United States
66%
Japan
8%
Australia
6%
Singapore
3%
United Kingdom
3%
Hong Kong
3%
France
2%
Canada
2%
Switzerland
2%
Germany
1%
Other
3%

Ten Largest Equity Holdings

Table Summary
Holdings
40.2% of Net Assets
Welltower, Inc. (United States)
8.4%
Prologis, Inc. (United States)
6.5%
Equinix, Inc. (United States)
6.1%
Equity Residential (United States)
3.9%
Simon Property Group, Inc. (United States)
3.6%
Iron Mountain, Inc. (United States)
2.7%
Goodman Group (Australia)
2.3%
Public Storage (United States)
2.3%
Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (United States)
2.3%
Digital Realty Trust, Inc. (United States)
2.1%
C000176653  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name DWS RREEF Global Real Estate Securities Fund
Class Name Class R6
Trading Symbol RRGRX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about DWS RREEF Global Real Estate Securities Fund (the "Fund") for the period January 1, 2026 to June 30, 2026.
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; text-align-last: auto; 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)

Table Summary
Fund
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class R6
$41
0.79%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 $ 41
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.79% [3]
AssetsNet $ 211,931,413
Holdings Count | Holding 97
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 512,103
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 56.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics

Table Summary
Net Assets ($)
211,931,413
Number of Portfolio Holdings
97
Portfolio Turnover Rate (%)
56
Total Net Advisory Fees Paid ($)
512,103
Holdings [Text Block]

What did the Fund invest in? 

Asset Allocation

Table Summary
Asset Type
% of Net Assets
Common Stocks
99%
Cash Equivalents
0%
Other Assets and Liabilities, Net
1%
Total
100%

Sector Allocation

Table Summary
Sector
% of Net Assets
Specialized REITs
18%
Retail REITs
18%
Health Care REITs
15%
Industrial REITs
15%
Real Estate Management & Development
10%
Residential REITs
9%
Diversified REITs
8%
Office REITs
3%
Hotel & Resort REITs
3%
IT Services
0%

Geographical Diversification

Table Summary
Country
% of Net Assets
United States
66%
Japan
8%
Australia
6%
Singapore
3%
United Kingdom
3%
Hong Kong
3%
France
2%
Canada
2%
Switzerland
2%
Germany
1%
Other
3%

Ten Largest Equity Holdings

Table Summary
Holdings
40.2% of Net Assets
Welltower, Inc. (United States)
8.4%
Prologis, Inc. (United States)
6.5%
Equinix, Inc. (United States)
6.1%
Equity Residential (United States)
3.9%
Simon Property Group, Inc. (United States)
3.6%
Iron Mountain, Inc. (United States)
2.7%
Goodman Group (Australia)
2.3%
Public Storage (United States)
2.3%
Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (United States)
2.3%
Digital Realty Trust, Inc. (United States)
2.1%
C000099783  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name DWS RREEF Global Real Estate Securities Fund
Class Name Class S
Trading Symbol RRGTX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about DWS RREEF Global Real Estate Securities Fund (the "Fund") for the period January 1, 2026 to June 30, 2026.
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; text-align-last: auto; 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)

Table Summary
Fund
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class S
$52
0.99%Footnote Reference(a)
FootnoteDescription
Footnote(a)
Annualized.

Gross expense ratio as of the latest prospectus: 1.20%. See prospectus for any contractual or voluntary waivers; without a waiver, costs would have been higher.

Expenses Paid, Amount $ 52
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.99% [4]
AssetsNet $ 211,931,413
Holdings Count | Holding 97
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 512,103
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 56.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics

Table Summary
Net Assets ($)
211,931,413
Number of Portfolio Holdings
97
Portfolio Turnover Rate (%)
56
Total Net Advisory Fees Paid ($)
512,103
Holdings [Text Block]

What did the Fund invest in? 

Asset Allocation

Table Summary
Asset Type
% of Net Assets
Common Stocks
99%
Cash Equivalents
0%
Other Assets and Liabilities, Net
1%
Total
100%

Sector Allocation

Table Summary
Sector
% of Net Assets
Specialized REITs
18%
Retail REITs
18%
Health Care REITs
15%
Industrial REITs
15%
Real Estate Management & Development
10%
Residential REITs
9%
Diversified REITs
8%
Office REITs
3%
Hotel & Resort REITs
3%
IT Services
0%

Geographical Diversification

Table Summary
Country
% of Net Assets
United States
66%
Japan
8%
Australia
6%
Singapore
3%
United Kingdom
3%
Hong Kong
3%
France
2%
Canada
2%
Switzerland
2%
Germany
1%
Other
3%

Ten Largest Equity Holdings

Table Summary
Holdings
40.2% of Net Assets
Welltower, Inc. (United States)
8.4%
Prologis, Inc. (United States)
6.5%
Equinix, Inc. (United States)
6.1%
Equity Residential (United States)
3.9%
Simon Property Group, Inc. (United States)
3.6%
Iron Mountain, Inc. (United States)
2.7%
Goodman Group (Australia)
2.3%
Public Storage (United States)
2.3%
Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (United States)
2.3%
Digital Realty Trust, Inc. (United States)
2.1%
C000099784  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name DWS RREEF Global Real Estate Securities Fund
Class Name Institutional Class
Trading Symbol RRGIX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about DWS RREEF Global Real Estate Securities Fund (the "Fund") for the period January 1, 2026 to June 30, 2026.
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; text-align-last: auto; 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)

Table Summary
Fund
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Institutional Class
$44
0.85%Footnote Reference(a)
FootnoteDescription
Footnote(a)
Annualized.

Gross expense ratio as of the latest prospectus: 1.07%. See prospectus for any contractual or voluntary waivers; without a waiver, costs would have been higher.

Expenses Paid, Amount $ 44
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.85% [5]
AssetsNet $ 211,931,413
Holdings Count | Holding 97
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 512,103
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 56.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics

Table Summary
Net Assets ($)
211,931,413
Number of Portfolio Holdings
97
Portfolio Turnover Rate (%)
56
Total Net Advisory Fees Paid ($)
512,103
Holdings [Text Block]

What did the Fund invest in? 

Asset Allocation

Table Summary
Asset Type
% of Net Assets
Common Stocks
99%
Cash Equivalents
0%
Other Assets and Liabilities, Net
1%
Total
100%

Sector Allocation

Table Summary
Sector
% of Net Assets
Specialized REITs
18%
Retail REITs
18%
Health Care REITs
15%
Industrial REITs
15%
Real Estate Management & Development
10%
Residential REITs
9%
Diversified REITs
8%
Office REITs
3%
Hotel & Resort REITs
3%
IT Services
0%

Geographical Diversification

Table Summary
Country
% of Net Assets
United States
66%
Japan
8%
Australia
6%
Singapore
3%
United Kingdom
3%
Hong Kong
3%
France
2%
Canada
2%
Switzerland
2%
Germany
1%
Other
3%

Ten Largest Equity Holdings

Table Summary
Holdings
40.2% of Net Assets
Welltower, Inc. (United States)
8.4%
Prologis, Inc. (United States)
6.5%
Equinix, Inc. (United States)
6.1%
Equity Residential (United States)
3.9%
Simon Property Group, Inc. (United States)
3.6%
Iron Mountain, Inc. (United States)
2.7%
Goodman Group (Australia)
2.3%
Public Storage (United States)
2.3%
Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (United States)
2.3%
Digital Realty Trust, Inc. (United States)
2.1%
[1] Annualized.
[2] Annualized.
[3] Annualized.
[4] Annualized.
[5] Annualized.