Lancaster, TX Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Lancaster Police Department serves the city of Lancaster, TX in Dallas County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 2,993 violent crimes and 5,534 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 168.8 per 100k residents, which is 58.9% above the national average. Property crime averages 238.3 per 100k, 45.6% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Robbery had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 1 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate168.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,993 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade FAnnual Rate2.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents11 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade DAnnual Rate7.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents217 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate47.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents741 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate238.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents5,534 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate69.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents717 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate129.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents3,786 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade FAnnual Rate39.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,015 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 168.8 | D | 2993 | 106.2 | +58.9% |
| Property Crime | 238.3 | D | 5534 | 163.6 | +45.6% |
| Homicide | 2.5 | F | 11 | 0.5 | +365.4% |
| Robbery | 7.5 | D | 217 | 5.8 | +28.1% |
| Aggravated Assault | 47.2 | F | 741 | 22.3 | +111.9% |
| Burglary | 69.5 | F | 717 | 24.0 | +189.2% |
| Larceny | 129.1 | C | 3786 | 116.4 | +10.9% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 39.7 | F | 1015 | 22.2 | +79.1% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Addison | 0 miles | F 194.0 | F 485.0 | Violent: 14.9% higher Property: 103.5% higher |
| Cockrell Hill | 0 miles | A 54.7 | D 218.7 | Violent: 67.6% lower Property: 8.2% lower |
| Desoto | 0 miles | C 120.9 | C 188.4 | Violent: 28.4% lower Property: 20.9% lower |
| Duncanville | 0 miles | C 97.2 | D 232.7 | Violent: 42.4% lower Property: 2.3% lower |
| Hutchins | 0 miles | F 265.9 | F 301.4 | Violent: 57.6% higher Property: 26.5% higher |