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Is Little Elm, Texas Safe?

Population 62,727 · Safer than 18% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Little Elm has a crime problem that shows up in the data. The D safety grade reflects a violent crime rate close to the national average and an overall rate of 262.1 per 1,000 residents. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,737 per 100K.

Little Elm Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricLittle ElmTexas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate336.1315.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2284.92077.31,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate214.0--268.2
Theft Rate1737.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate434.0--318.3

All rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report + Census Bureau population estimates.

Overall SafetyD

262.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

336/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2285/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Little Elm

Violent crime in Little Elm is close to the national average. The rate of 336.1 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2284.9 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,737 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Little Elm Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault214
080% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery67
01.1x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary425
01.6x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,737
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft434
01.4x national avgAvg: 318.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. Vertical marker = national average.

How Little Elm Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Little Elm
336.1
State
315.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Little Elm
2284.9
State
2077.3
National
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. National averages from 2023 FBI UCR data.

Frequently Asked Questions About Little Elm Safety

Is Little Elm safe?
Not especially. Little Elm earns a D with a crime rate of 262.1 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs close to the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Little Elm?
262.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 336.1 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2284.9 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Little Elm safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Little Elm's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,737 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Little Elm?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Little Elm generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Little Elm police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Little Elm?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Little Elm's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D grade overall.
How does Little Elm compare to other cities in Texas?
Below average for the state. Little Elm ranks behind about 89% of Texas cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Little Elm to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Little Elm?
Bad. A D grade and 262.1 per-thousand rate put Little Elm below 82% of US cities. Violent crime at 336 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Little Elm?
336.1 per 100,000, which is 8% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (214), robbery (67), and murder (3.0) per 100,000.

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