Sulphur Springs, TX Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Sulphur Springs Police Department serves the city of Sulphur Springs, TX in Hopkins County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 537 violent crimes and 702 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 60.1 per 100k residents, which is 43.4% below the national average. Property crime averages 90.1 per 100k, 44.9% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Aggravated Assault 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 AAnnual Rate60.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents537 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate12.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents40 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate6.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents82 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate90.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents702 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate6.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents97 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate78.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents500 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate6.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents104 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 60.1 | A | 537 | 106.2 | -43.4% |
| Property Crime | 90.1 | A | 702 | 163.6 | -44.9% |
| Rape | 12.0 | F | 40 | 3.5 | +239.9% |
| Aggravated Assault | 6.0 | A | 82 | 22.3 | -73.0% |
| Burglary | 6.0 | A | 97 | 24.0 | -75.0% |
| Larceny | 78.1 | B | 500 | 116.4 | -32.9% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 6.0 | A | 104 | 22.2 | -72.9% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cumby | 2 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Commerce | 19 miles | F 234.7 | C 160.1 | Violent: 290.6% higher Property: 77.6% higher |
| Hawkins | 28 miles | D 144.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 139.6% higher Property: N/A |
| Quitman | 28 miles | A 50.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 16.7% lower Property: N/A |
| Greenville | 28 miles | B 83.0 | B 132.1 | Violent: 38.0% higher Property: 46.6% higher |