Sunnyvale, TX Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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34%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

77%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

26%

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}	Sunnyvale_{/100k people}	Texas_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	129	n/a (estimate)	1,539	2,732	2,324
Murder	0	n/a	0.0	6.7	6.3
Rape	0	n/a	0.0	50.0	40.0
Robbery	1	n/a	11.9	70.5	66.1
Assault	6	n/a	71.6	304.7	268.2
Violent crime	7	n/a (estimate)	84	432	370
Burglary	6	n/a	71.6	334.3	269.8
Theft	94	n/a	1,121.6	1,634.4	1,401.9
Vehicle theft	22	n/a	262.5	331.2	282.7
Property crime	122	n/a (estimate)	1,456	2,300	1,954

An Overview of Crime Rates in Sunnyvale, TX

When we analyze the latest crime report, the Sunnyvale crime rate is 33.8% 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 Sunnyvale, there were 7 reported violent crimes, equivalent to 84 per 100,000 individuals, 77.4% lower than the national average. Additionally, Sunnyvale recorded 122 property crimes, amounting to 1456 per 100,000 residents, 25.5% lower than the U.S. average.

Sunnyvale distinguishes itself with one of the lowest violent crime rates in the U.S., reporting a mere 84 violent crimes per 100,000 people. This achievement firmly establishes Sunnyvale among the safest cities in the nation, rendering it an alluring choice for those seeking a new place to call home.

Sunnyvale 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.

What Do the Locals Say About Crime in Sunnyvale?

What do the local residents think about crime in Sunnyvale? Well, based on a recent survey of 16 people (conducted by AreaVibes), 75% of Sunnyvale residents said that there was virtually no crime and that they felt safe walking at night. Another 25% of respondents said that there was too much crime in the area and they did not feel safe walking alone at night.

Is Sunnyvale a Safe Place to Live?

To determine if Sunnyvale is a safe place to live, let's take a look at the overall crime rate of the area, as well as the number of daily crimes. Sunnyvale has a total crime rate that is 34% lower than the national average per 100,000 residents. This results in a total of 0.35 daily crimes (0.02 violent daily crimes and 0.33 daily property crimes) in Sunnyvale.

Potential Causes for Crime in Sunnyvale

The economic well-being of a city's residents plays a significant role in crime rates. High poverty rates and income inequality can lead to increased crime stats as individuals may resort to illegal activities to meet their basic needs. While lower rates could lead to a lower Sunnyvale crime rate. The poverty level in Sunnyvale is 7.3%, while the national average is 15.1%.

In areas where employment options are limited or where a significant proportion of jobs offer meager wages, the likelihood of heightened unemployment and homelessness increases. Regions facing challenges related to unemployment or inadequate income may become more vulnerable to a surge in crime stemming from economic instability. While low unemployment rates tend to lead to reduced crime in most areas. Sunnyvale currently has an unemployment rate of 4.3%, contrasting with the national average of 4.7%. This could be one of many factors that could contribute to a higher or lower crime rate.

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 Sunnyvale, 90.1% of people have completed high school, while 83% of people have completed high school nationally.

Sunnyvale crime map

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

Sunnyvale crime rates are 34% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Sunnyvale are 77% lower than the national average
In Sunnyvale you have a 1 in 65 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Sunnyvale is safer than 67% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Sunnyvale has increased by 76%

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Daily Crime In Sunnyvale (per 100,000 people)

The graph above looks at the comparison of crimes committed in Sunnyvale on a daily basis (per 100,000 people) to crimes committed throughout the state of Texas and the USA. According to the latest crime statistics, daily crimes in Sunnyvale (which include property crimes as well as violent crimes), when compared to Texas, are 1.77 times less than the state average and 1.51 times less than than national average. Violent crimes committed in Sunnyvale on a daily basis are 5.17 times less than than Texas average and 4.43 times less than the average nationwide. Daily property crime rates in Sunnyvale are 1.58 times less than the daily state average and 1.34 times less than the daily national numbers.

How Safe is Sunnyvale (higher is better)

Compared to the other cities in Texas and all other cities across the US, is Sunnyvale safe? From the gauges displayed above, you will notice that Sunnyvale is safer than 72% of other cities in the state of Texas. In addition, Sunnyvale is safer than 67% of cities in the entire United States. To achieve these results, all Texas and United States cities were analyzed to determine how many locations had a lower crime rate than Sunnyvale. By studying this data, it was possible to determine that Sunnyvale is above average in safety when compared with other United States cities.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Sunnyvale

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Sunnyvale is 1 in 1198

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Sunnyvale is 1 in 69

The chance of being a victim of crime in Sunnyvale is 1 in 65

Wondering what the chances are that you fall victim to a crime in Sunnyvale? In Sunnyvale, TX you have a 1 in 1198 chance of becoming a victim of violent crime. Violent crimes include murder, rape, robbery and assault. With regards to property crime, you have a 1 in 69 chance of becoming a victim. Property crimes include burglary, theft and motor vehicle theft. Overall, you have a 1 in 65 chance of becoming a victim of crime in Sunnyvale.

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

An analysis of year to year crime rates in Sunnyvale, Texas (per 100,000 people) is a useful indicator of whether the area is becoming a safer or a more dangerous place to live. The amount of violent crime in Sunnyvale has decreased by 42%, the amount of property crime in Sunnyvale has increased by 99%, and the total amount of crime in Sunnyvale has increased by 76% year over year.

Sunnyvale police department

Item	Sunnyvale	Texas	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	n/a	46,020	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	n/a	3.0	3.3

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}
Talty, TX	2,597	61	323	383
McLendon-Chisholm, TX	3,521	68	361	429
Fate, TX	14,300	67	422	488
Heath, TX	9,069	84	628	713
Sachse, TX	25,888	35	696	731
Murphy, TX	20,711	42	695	737
Travis Ranch, TX	6,164	149	792	941
Sunnyvale, TX	6,664	84	1,456	1,539

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Church Hill, TN	6,664	296	352	647
South Bay, FL	6,665	966	1,437	2,403
Hamilton, AL	6,662	398	1,692	2,090
Eatonton, GA	6,661	259	1,888	2,147
Contra Costa Centre, CA	6,667	163	765	928
Sunnyvale, TX	6,664	84	1,456	1,539

Source: The Sunnyvale, 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.