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Is Sherman, Texas Safe?

Population 52,417 · Safer than 35% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Sherman, Texas sits below average for US cities. The C grade comes from a 214.2 crime rate per 1,000 and violent crime below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,588 per 100K.

Sherman Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricShermanTexas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate274.6315.6363.8
Property Crime Rate1867.42077.31,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate169.0--268.2
Theft Rate1588.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate268.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

214.2 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

275/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1867/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Sherman

Violent crime in Sherman is below the national average. The rate of 274.6 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1867.4 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,588 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Sherman Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault169
063% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery31
049% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary352
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,588
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft268
084% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Sherman Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Sherman
274.6
State
315.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Sherman
1867.4
State
2077.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Sherman Safety

Is Sherman safe?
Not especially. Sherman earns a C with a crime rate of 214.2 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Sherman?
214.2 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 274.6 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1867.4 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Sherman safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Sherman has a C grade, so it's not the safest destination, but tourist areas generally see less violent crime than the citywide average suggests.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Sherman?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Sherman generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Sherman police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Sherman?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Sherman's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does Sherman compare to other cities in Texas?
Middle of the pack for Texas. Sherman isn't the safest option in the state, but it's not the most concerning either, ranking around the 41th percentile among Texas cities.
How safe is Sherman 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 Sherman?
Mixed. Violent crime is below the national average, and property crime is close to the national average. It's not great, but it's not the worst either, landing at the 35th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Sherman?
274.6 per 100,000, which is 25% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (169), robbery (31), 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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