Little Elm, TX Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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73%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

57%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

76%

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}	Little Elm_{/100k people}	Texas_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	353	n/a (estimate)	638	2,732	2,324
Murder	1	n/a	1.8	6.7	6.3
Rape	24	n/a	43.4	50.0	40.0
Robbery	6	n/a	10.8	70.5	66.1
Assault	58	n/a	104.8	304.7	268.2
Violent crime	89	n/a (estimate)	161	432	370
Burglary	26	n/a	47.0	334.3	269.8
Theft	197	n/a	356.0	1,634.4	1,401.9
Vehicle theft	41	n/a	74.1	331.2	282.7
Property crime	264	n/a (estimate)	477	2,300	1,954

An Overview of Crime Rates in Little Elm, TX

Looking at the most recent crime report, the crime rate in Little Elm is 72.6% lower than the national average. These crimes fall into two primary categories: violent and property. Violent crimes encompass murder, rape, robbery and assault, while property crimes involve theft, vehicle theft and burglary. In Little Elm, there were 89 reported violent crimes, equivalent to 161 per 100,000 individuals, 56.5% lower than the national average. Additionally, there were 264 property crimes, amounting to 477 per 100,000 residents, 75.6% lower than the U.S. average.

Little Elm has a crime rate of 638, which is considerably less than the national average of 2324. This results in Little Elm being one of the safest places to live across the United States. The crime rate is based on the total number of violent and property crimes per 100,000 people.

Since 1990, property crime rates per 100,000 people in the United States have steadily decreased. Recently, the average did increase slightly. Having said that, Little Elm has a property crime rate that is well below the national average with only 477 reported property crimes compared to the national average of 1954. Based on this report, Little Elm remains a very safe place to live with regards to property crime.

What Do the Locals Say About Crime in Little Elm?

AreaVibes has conducted polls asking local residents if they feel safe living in Little Elm. Based on the results of the surveys (23 responses), 61% of people felt that there was very little crime in Little Elm and felt safe walking alone at night. While 39% of people felt that it was not a safe place to live and did not feel safe walking alone at night.

Is Little Elm a Safe Place to Live?

To get a feel for the safety of living in Little Elm, it's essential to analyze both the overall crime rate and the daily incident count. Little Elm presents a total crime rate that is 73% lower than the national average per 100,000 residents. Consequently, Little Elm experiences an average of 0.97 daily crimes, comprising 0.24 violent incidents and 0.72 property-related offenses. This evaluation offers a comprehensive understanding of the safety landscape, aiding individuals in making informed decisions when considering relocation.

Has Crime in Little Elm Increased Since Last Year?

Year-over-year crime rates in Little Elm has increased by 24.3% in the last reported crime report. Comparing crime rates from one year to another offers some insight into whether or not Little Elm is becoming a safer or more dangerous place to live. Crime rates are categorized by violent and property crime. Year-over-year violent crime has increased by 1.1%, while property crime has increased by 34.7%. This analysis equips individuals with crucial information for making informed decisions about living in Little Elm.

Potential Causes for Crime in Little Elm

In Little Elm, the poverty rate currently stands at 8.2%, which contrasts with the national average of 15.1%. It's essential to recognize that the economic status of a city's inhabitants could be a pivotal factor influencing crime stats. Communities grappling with high poverty rates and income inequality are often susceptible to elevated crime levels, as some individuals may turn to unlawful activities to fulfill their essential needs. While lower poverty rates could lead to a reduction in Little Elm crime rates.

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 Little Elm, 88.7% of people have completed high school, while 83% of people have completed high school nationally.

In Little Elm, the ratio of police officers and civilians stands at 1.43 per 1,000 residents, contrasting with the national average of 3.25. This discrepancy highlights the potential impact of law enforcement and community policing on crime rates. The strength of their collaboration can serve as a deterrent to criminal behavior, fostering a safer environment. Effective law enforcement leans heavily on community policing strategies that prioritize the cultivation of trust and cooperation between police and residents. It's essential to recognize that the effectiveness of these efforts isn't solely tied to the quantity of officers but also hinges on the quality of their engagement with the community.

Little Elm crime map

The Little Elm crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Little Elm 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 Little Elm crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Little Elm 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

Little Elm crime rates are 73% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Little Elm are 57% lower than the national average
In Little Elm you have a 1 in 157 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Little Elm is safer than 70% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Little Elm has increased by 37%

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Daily Crime In Little Elm (per 100,000 people)

The graph above illustrates the number of daily crimes in Little Elm, TX per 100,000 people. In Little Elm, the total number of daily crimes is 4.28 times less than the Texas average and 3.64 times less than the national average. The number of daily violent crimes in Little Elm is 2.69 times less than the Texas average and 2.30 times less than the national average. With regards to property crimes, Little Elm has a daily crime rate that is 4.82 times less than the Texas average and 4.10 times less than the national average.

How Safe is Little Elm (higher is better)

Are people any safer living in Little Elm in comparison to other Texas communities and all other areas throughout the United States? When we look at all cities across America, is Little Elm safe? The evidence provided by these graphs show Little Elm being safer than 76% of cities in Texas and 70% of cities across the United States. This is evident by tracking Texas cities as well as all US cities over a one year period to contrast crime statistics as they relate to Little Elm. In conclusion, Little Elm ranks above average compared to the rest of the United States.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Little Elm

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Little Elm is 1 in 622

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Little Elm is 1 in 210

The chance of being a victim of crime in Little Elm is 1 in 157

Are you curious to know the likelihood of suffering from a crime in Little Elm? If you reside in Little Elm, the likelihood that you will become a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 622. Violent crimes include: murder, sexual assault, robbery, and physical assault. There is a 1 in 210 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 Little Elm, is 1 in 157.

Year Over Year Crime In Little Elm (per 100,000 people)

Determining whether Little Elm is becoming less or more safe for its residents (per 100,000) is most easily done by comparing year-over-year crime rates. Little Elm violent crime rates have increased by 12%. At the same time, property crime has increased by 49% year over year. Total crimes for Little Elm has increased by 38% in the same time frame.

Little Elm police department

Item	Little Elm	Texas	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	39	46,020	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	1.4	3.0	3.3

There are a total of 39 Little Elm police officers. This results in 1.4 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 52.4% less than the Texas average and 56% less 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}
Bartonville, TX	1,481	61	323	383
Copper Canyon, TX	1,578	61	323	383
Cross Roads, TX	1,128	61	323	383
Shady Shores, TX	2,888	68	361	429
Argyle, TX	4,278	20	441	461
Double Oak, TX	3,099	33	459	491
Krugerville, TX	1,447	86	458	544
Little Elm, TX	49,792	161	477	638

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Kannapolis, NC	49,788	196	2,046	2,242
Poway, CA	49,780	173	956	1,129
Twin Falls, ID	49,819	445	1,451	1,896
North Bethesda, MD	49,719	172	706	878
Mishawaka, IN	49,675	282	2,867	3,150
Little Elm, TX	49,792	161	477	638

Source: The Little Elm, 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.