Luling, TX Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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34%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

21%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

37%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2022 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2023; this is the most current data available.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Luling_{/100k people}	Texas_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	84	n/a (estimate)	1,524	2,732	2,324
Murder	0	n/a	0.0	6.7	6.3
Rape	3	n/a	54.4	50.0	40.0
Robbery	2	n/a	36.3	70.5	66.1
Assault	11	n/a	199.6	304.7	268.2
Violent crime	16	n/a (estimate)	290	432	370
Burglary	8	n/a	145.2	334.3	269.8
Theft	51	n/a	925.4	1,634.4	1,401.9
Vehicle theft	9	n/a	163.3	331.2	282.7
Property crime	68	n/a (estimate)	1,234	2,300	1,954

An Overview of Crime Rates in Luling, TX

When we analyze the latest crime report, the Luling crime rate is 34.4% lower than the national average. These incidents are classified into two primary categories: violent and property crimes. Violent crimes include assault, robbery, rape and murder. Whereas property crimes encompass theft, vehicle theft and burglary. In the case of Luling, there were 16 reported violent crimes, equivalent to 290 per 100,000 individuals, 21.5% lower than the national average. Additionally, Luling recorded 68 property crimes, amounting to 1234 per 100,000 residents, 36.9% lower than the U.S. average.

Luling showcased a dedication to violent crime safety in its latest reported crime year by achieving a murder rate of 0. This accomplishment could indicate that it is a safe place for residents, but also provides a shining example to other urban areas endeavoring to create safer communities.

Is Luling a Safe Place to Live?

Is Luling a safe place to live? While the answer may not be straightforward due to variations in safety levels across the city, gaining an understanding of the overall crime rate can prove to be advantageous. In general, Luling has a crime rate that is lower than the national average by 34%. Breaking this down on a daily basis, it translates to 0.23 daily incidents, encompassing 0.04 violent crimes and 0.19 property crimes. Evaluating these statistics can aid in forming a more informed perspective on the safety of Luling as a potential place to call home.

Has Crime in Luling Increased Since Last Year?

Year-over-year crime data allows us to analyze short-term trends in crime activity. By comparing crime rates from one year to the next, we can identify patterns and shifts in Luling crime rates. This information can be invaluable for residents looking to make informed decisions on where to live. When comparing the most recent year to the previous year, total crime in Luling has decreased by 25% year over year. Violent crime has decreased by 23.8% and property crime has decreased by 25.3%.

Potential Causes for Crime in Luling

Luling has a poverty rate that stands at 23.5, in contrast to the national average of 15.1. Historically, a direct correlation has been observed between poverty rates and crime stats. Higher poverty rates have led to higher crime rates, while lower poverty rates have led to a reduction in Luling crime rates. Income disparities and heightened poverty levels can serve as catalysts for elevated or reduced criminal activity, as individuals may or may not turn to illicit means to fulfill their basic needs. This could be one of many factors that may influence crime.

Highly populated regions typically encompass expansive urban hubs teeming with diverse economic prospects. Within these areas, income inequality can be exacerbated, giving rise to enclaves of poverty amid affluence. Communities marked by economic disparities may contend with heightened property crimes, and in certain instances, violent crimes. Conversely, regions characterized by low population density often exhibit lower Luling crime rates. For instance, in Luling, the population density stands at 1061.6 people per square mile, diverging from the national average of 90.6 people per square mile.

The level of education within a community can impact crime rates. Higher educational attainment often correlates with lower crime rates, as it provides individuals with better job opportunities and alternatives to criminal behavior. While lower educational achievement rates tend to lead to higher crime rates. In Luling, 64% of people have completed high school, while 83% of people have completed high school nationally.

Luling crime map

The Luling crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Luling as reported by the local law enforcement agencies. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The Luling crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Luling crime map does not always indicate that it is a dangerous area for its residents. Areas on the heat map could be inflated if they are located in high traffic areas like airports, sports centers or large parks. Other areas on the heat map could see increased crime rates if they are located in major tourist areas like the downtown core.

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Crime Quick Facts

Luling crime rates are 34% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Luling are 21% lower than the national average
In Luling you have a 1 in 66 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Luling is safer than 43% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Luling has decreased by 20%

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Daily Crime In Luling (per 100,000 people)

The graph above illustrates the number of daily crimes in Luling, TX per 100,000 people. In Luling, the total number of daily crimes is 1.79 times less than the Texas average and 1.52 times less than the national average. The number of daily violent crimes in Luling is 1.49 times less than the Texas average and 1.27 times less than the national average. With regards to property crimes, Luling has a daily crime rate that is 1.86 times less than the Texas average and 1.58 times less than the national average.

How Safe is Luling (higher is better)

When comparing the safety of Luling to every other city in Texas, as well as the entirety of the United States, is Luling safe? The gauges above illustrate that Luling is safer than 43% of every city located within Texas along with 43% of the all the cities located in the United States. The results of these graphs are created after analyzing each of the cities in Texas and in the United States as a whole. As a result, Luling, TX is ranked below average when compared to the rest of the US cities.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Luling

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Luling is 1 in 345

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Luling is 1 in 82

The chance of being a victim of crime in Luling is 1 in 66

Are you curious to know the likelihood of suffering from a crime in Luling? If you reside in Luling, the likelihood that you will become a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 345. Violent crimes include: murder, sexual assault, robbery, and physical assault. There is a 1 in 82 change that you will become a victim of a property crime. These sorts of crimes against personal property include: burglary, theft, and auto theft. In total, the likelihood of being victimized by a crime in Luling, is 1 in 66.

Year Over Year Crime In Luling (per 100,000 people)

The year over year change in crime per 100,000 people helps to understand whether crime in Luling, TX is on the rise or declining. The violent crime rate in Luling has decreased by 19%, while the property crime rate in Luling has decreased by 20% year over year. Summing up the numbers, Luling has decreased by 20% with regards to total crimes year over year.

Luling police department

Item	Luling	Texas	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	23	46,020	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	4.1	3.0	3.3

There are a total of 23 Luling police officers. This results in 4.1 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 37.9% greater than the Texas average and 27.5% greater than the National average.

Sex offenders in Texas

State	Total offenders	Texas_/100K	National_/100K
Texas	95,281	443	266

There are a total of 95,281 sex offenders in Texas. This yields a total of 443 sex offenders in Texas per 100,000 residents which is 67% greater than the national average.

Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Lockhart, TX	13,782	126	810	936
Martindale, TX	1,059	157	833	990
Kingsbury, TX	191	456	2,426	2,882
Staples, TX	180	478	2,545	3,023
Gonzales, TX	7,573	1,481	1,749	3,230
Luling, TX	5,850	290	1,234	1,524

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Richmond, MI	5,851	121	346	467
Prospect Park, NJ	5,853	32	1,253	1,285
Windcrest, TX	5,854	293	6,698	6,991
White Rock, NM	5,845	254	970	1,224
Branford Center, CT	5,845	121	1,202	1,323
Luling, TX	5,850	290	1,234	1,524

Source: The Luling, TX crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2022. The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies reporting data on property and violent crimes. The uniform crime reports program represents approximately 309 million American residents, which results in 98% coverage of metropolitan statistical areas.