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Is Sugar Land, Texas Safe?

Population 107,726 · Safer than 35% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

A C grade for Sugar Land means there's room for concern. The 213.8 per-thousand crime rate and violent crime close to the national average tell the story. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,276 per 100K.

Sugar Land Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricSugar LandTexas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate326.6315.6363.8
Property Crime Rate1811.72077.31,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate207.0--268.2
Theft Rate1276.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate392.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

213.8 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

327/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1812/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Sugar Land

Violent crime in Sugar Land is close to the national average. The rate of 326.6 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1811.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,276 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Sugar Land Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault207
077% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery37
058% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary199
074% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,276
091% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft392
01.2x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Sugar Land Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Sugar Land
326.6
State
315.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Sugar Land
1811.7
State
2077.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Sugar Land Safety

Is Sugar Land safe?
Not especially. Sugar Land earns a C with a crime rate of 213.8 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 Sugar Land?
213.8 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 326.6 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1811.7 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Sugar Land safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Sugar Land 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 Sugar Land?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Sugar Land generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Sugar Land police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Sugar Land?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Sugar Land's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does Sugar Land compare to other cities in Texas?
Below average for the state. Sugar Land ranks behind about 61% of Texas cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Sugar Land 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 Sugar Land?
Mixed. Violent crime is close to 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 Sugar Land?
326.6 per 100,000, which is 10% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (207), robbery (37), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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