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Is Sachse, Texas Safe?

Population 32,834 · Safer than 15% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Crime in Sachse runs high. The city's D- grade puts it below 85% of US cities, with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,814 per 100K.

Sachse Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricSachseTexas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate369.5315.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2380.12077.31,832.3
Murder Rate7.0--5.7
Assault Rate245.0--268.2
Theft Rate1814.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate446.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD-

275 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

370/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2380/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Sachse

Violent crime in Sachse is close to the national average. The rate of 369.5 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2380.1 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,814 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Sachse Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder7
01.2x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault245
091% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery61
096% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary380
01.4x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,814
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft446
01.4x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Sachse Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Sachse
369.5
State
315.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Sachse
2380.1
State
2077.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Sachse Safety

Is Sachse safe?
Not especially. Sachse earns a D- with a crime rate of 275 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 Sachse?
275 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 369.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2380.1 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Sachse safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Sachse's D- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,814 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Sachse?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Sachse generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Sachse police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Sachse?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Sachse's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D- grade overall.
How does Sachse compare to other cities in Texas?
Below average for the state. Sachse ranks behind about 82% of Texas cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Sachse to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Sachse?
Bad. A D- grade and 275 per-thousand rate put Sachse below 85% of US cities. Violent crime at 370 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Sachse?
369.5 per 100,000, which is 2% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (245), robbery (61), and murder (7.0) per 100,000.

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