Lancaster, TX Crime


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Lancaster, TX is a small city located in the state of Texas. Unfortunately, this area has higher than average rates of both violent and property crime. According to recent statistics, the violent crime rate in Lancaster is 31.5, which is 8.8 points higher than the national average of 22.7. Additionally, property crime rate in Lancaster stands at 51.5, which is a staggering 16 points more than the US average of 35.4. This suggests that residents of Lancaster should remain vigilant and take necessary precautions to ensure their own safety and the security of their belongings.

Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)

Lancaster violent crime is 31.5. (The US average is 22.7)
Lancaster property crime is 51.5. (The US average is 35.4)

NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.
 Violent Crimes  - Murder  Rape  Robbery  Assault
 Property Crimes  - Burglary  Larceny  Auto Theft
Lancaster, TX Crime History
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Year Violent Murder Rape Robbery Assault Property Burglary Larceny Auto
2000769.6043156.3570.45227.21402.53121.5703.2
2001804.3030.2177.5596.65717.11578.43459679.7
2002835.6025.9162.76475601.41508.53420672.9
2003476.3021.8130.9323.647742043.42025.2705.4
2004473.87.124.881.3360.7492217222560640
20055139.719.577.9405.85489.91688.23162.1639.6
20065289.130.251.3437.54932.71719.72528.2684.8
2007578.52.851.345.6478.85246.51963.52636.1646.9
2008358.18.230.1117.5202.344911992.71853.3645.1
2011296.35.432.383.5175.13420.81174.41950.1296.3
2013468.55.260.2154.4248.64012.113952219.4397.8
2015488.610.343.7203.2231.54076.2959.32553.7563.2
2016571.210.253.5224.42833205.1734.31942.9527.8
2017566035.7239.6290.63179.14922075.2611.9
201843010.130.2160.9228.82471.6374.61639.3457.6
2019369.4020.1133.2216.12548.1389.51708.8449.8

   Crime in Nearby Cities
City Violent
per 100k
Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
Year
DeSoto, TX325.82,198.947,25342019
Hutchins, TX398.23,670.45,43952019
Glenn Heights, TX332.81,841.712,18552019
Wilmer, TX162.72,257.93,80562019
Red Oak, TX126.62,286.113,42972019
   Crime in Similar Size Cities
City Violent
per 100k
Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
Year
Glenn Heights, TX332.81,841.712,18552019
Red Oak, TX126.62,286.113,42972019
Duncanville, TX441.32,779.635,51282019
Cedar Hill, TX202.62,562.144,629102019
Balch Springs, TX646.83,547.519,815122019

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The city of Lancaster, Texas has a lot of character and a proud history. We have a lot of new businesses popping up and most of the neighborhoods in Lancaster are  More

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Lancaster is a pleasant place, not too big, not too small nor overcrowded. My neighborhood is very close knit. I moved here in 2001 but most of my neighbors are original  More

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Over 12 years ago

Lancaster has a lot of community spirit and is a great place to live. It is currently going through a growth phase, so I am looking forward to the next few years as the  More

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