Sour Lake, TX Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Sour Lake Police Department serves the city of Sour Lake, TX in Hardin County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 145 violent crimes and 99 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 108.5 per 100k residents, which is 2.2% above the national average. Property crime averages 54.3 per 100k, 66.8% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Property Crime had the lowest rate. 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 Rate108.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents145 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate54.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents99 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate54.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents20 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 108.5 | C | 145 | 106.2 | +2.2% |
| Property Crime | 54.3 | A | 99 | 163.6 | -66.8% |
| Burglary | 54.3 | F | 20 | 24.0 | +125.8% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kountze | 0 miles | F 177.2 | A 44.3 | Violent: 63.2% higher Property: 18.4% lower |
| Lumberton | 12 miles | C 105.2 | A 14.0 | Violent: 3.1% lower Property: 74.2% lower |
| Silsbee | 13 miles | A 43.9 | A 87.9 | Violent: 59.5% lower Property: 61.9% higher |
| Rose City | 25 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Liberty | 28 miles | B 79.5 | C 147.6 | Violent: 26.8% lower Property: 172.0% higher |