Sugar Land, TX Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Sugar Land Police Department serves the city of Sugar Land, TX in Fort Bend County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 2,102 violent crimes and 7,478 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 43.2 per 100k residents, which is 59.3% below the national average. Property crime averages 124.2 per 100k, 24.1% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Robbery had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 5 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 AAnnual Rate43.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,102 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate0.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents138 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate5.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents184 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate124.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents7,478 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate10.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents699 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate103.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents6,310 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate10.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents468 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 43.2 | A | 2102 | 106.2 | -59.3% |
| Property Crime | 124.2 | B | 7478 | 163.6 | -24.1% |
| Robbery | 0.9 | A | 138 | 5.8 | -84.2% |
| Aggravated Assault | 5.5 | A | 184 | 22.3 | -75.2% |
| Burglary | 10.1 | A | 699 | 24.0 | -57.9% |
| Larceny | 103.9 | B | 6310 | 116.4 | -10.7% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 10.1 | A | 468 | 22.2 | -54.4% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 5 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Catholic | 1 |
| Anti-Other Religion | 1 |
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 2 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rosenberg | 0 miles | D 133.7 | B 143.2 | Violent: 209.2% higher Property: 15.3% higher |
| Needville | 0 miles | C 97.0 | A 32.3 | Violent: 124.4% higher Property: 74.0% lower |
| Richmond | 4 miles | C 107.5 | D 238.2 | Violent: 148.8% higher Property: 91.8% higher |
| Meadows Place | 14 miles | A 43.5 | C 174.0 | Violent: 0.6% higher Property: 40.1% higher |
| Arcola | 18 miles | D 128.7 | B 128.7 | Violent: 197.7% higher Property: 3.6% higher |