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Is Sanger, Texas Safe?

Population 10,238 · Safer than 23% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 10,238, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Sanger earns a D+ with violent crime below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,475 per 100K.

Sanger Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricSangerTexas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate227.1315.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2223.52077.31,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate135.0--268.2
Theft Rate1475.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate310.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

245.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

227/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2224/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Sanger

Violent crime in Sanger is below the national average. The rate of 227.1 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2223.5 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,475 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Sanger Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault135
050% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery30
047% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary258
096% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,475
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft310
097% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Sanger Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Sanger
227.1
State
315.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Sanger
2223.5
State
2077.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Sanger Safety

Is Sanger safe?
Not especially. Sanger earns a D+ with a crime rate of 245.1 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Sanger?
245.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 227.1 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2223.5 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Sanger safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Sanger's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,475 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Sanger?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Sanger generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Sanger police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Sanger?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Sanger's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D+ grade overall.
How does Sanger compare to other cities in Texas?
Below average for the state. Sanger ranks behind about 71% of Texas cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Sanger to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Sanger?
Bad. A D+ grade and 245.1 per-thousand rate put Sanger below 77% of US cities. Violent crime at 227 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Sanger?
227.1 per 100,000, which is 38% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (135), robbery (30), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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