Sanger, TX Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Sanger Police Department serves the city of Sanger, TX in Denton County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 412 violent crimes and 565 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 98.6 per 100k residents, which is 7.2% below the national average. Property crime averages 69.0 per 100k, 57.8% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Burglary had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 4 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 Rate98.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents412 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate9.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents17 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate69.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents565 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate9.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents74 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate59.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents394 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 98.6 | C | 412 | 106.2 | -7.2% |
| Property Crime | 69.0 | A | 565 | 163.6 | -57.8% |
| Rape | 9.9 | F | 17 | 3.5 | +178.8% |
| Burglary | 9.9 | A | 74 | 24.0 | -59.0% |
| Larceny | 59.1 | A | 394 | 116.4 | -49.2% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 4 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-White | 1 |
| Anti-Jewish | 1 |
| Anti-Multiple Races, Group | 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: 66.8% lower Property: 76.3% lower |
| Lake Dallas | 0 miles | A 38.0 | A 12.7 | Violent: 61.4% lower Property: 81.6% lower |
| Pilot Point | 0 miles | A 58.3 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 40.8% lower Property: N/A |
| Little Elm | 0 miles | C 116.8 | A 43.4 | Violent: 18.4% higher Property: 37.2% lower |
| Highland Village | 0 miles | A 30.9 | B 117.4 | Violent: 68.7% lower Property: 70.1% higher |