Little Elm, TX Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Little Elm Police Department serves the city of Little Elm, TX in Denton County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,707 violent crimes and 1,222 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 116.8 per 100k residents, which is 9.9% above the national average. Property crime averages 43.4 per 100k, 73.5% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 2 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 CAnnual Rate116.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,707 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate10.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents160 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade CAnnual Rate23.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents257 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate43.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,222 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate28.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents909 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BAnnual Rate15.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents182 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 116.8 | C | 1707 | 106.2 | +9.9% |
| Property Crime | 43.4 | A | 1222 | 163.6 | -73.5% |
| Rape | 10.0 | F | 160 | 3.5 | +183.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 23.4 | C | 257 | 22.3 | +4.9% |
| Larceny | 28.4 | A | 909 | 116.4 | -75.6% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 15.0 | B | 182 | 22.2 | -32.3% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 2 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-White | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Argyle | 0 miles | A 32.7 | A 16.3 | Violent: 72.0% lower Property: 62.3% lower |
| Lake Dallas | 0 miles | A 38.0 | A 12.7 | Violent: 67.4% lower Property: 70.8% lower |
| Pilot Point | 0 miles | A 58.3 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 50.0% lower Property: N/A |
| Sanger | 0 miles | C 98.6 | A 69.0 | Violent: 15.6% lower Property: 59.1% higher |
| Highland Village | 0 miles | A 30.9 | B 117.4 | Violent: 73.5% lower Property: 170.7% higher |