Lancaster, TX crime snapshot: safety grade D, violent crime rate 5.00 per 1,000 residents, property crime rate 3.00 per 1,000 residents. Compare nearby zip codes, hotspots, and safety recommendations below.
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Lancaster, TX shows good safety standards with a B+ rating. While some crime exists, the area maintains reasonable safety levels for most residents.
Given the higher rate of violent crimes (64.9% of total incidents), residents should prioritize personal safety measures, avoid walking alone at night, and stay informed about local safety alerts.
The relatively low crime count of 328 incidents suggests Lancaster maintains good community safety standards.
Lancaster demonstrates crime rates well below national averages, showcasing effective community safety initiatives.
Based on the provided crime data for the area represented by GEOID 16000US4841212, a detailed analysis reveals several key insights. The total crime count is 328 incidents. Assault is the most prevalent crime category, accounting for 206 incidents, all classified as Assault Offenses. Property crime is also significant, with 108 incidents, primarily driven by Larceny/Theft Offenses (88 incidents), followed by Destruction/Damage/Vandalism of Property (11 incidents), Burglary/Breaking & Entering (6 incidents), and Motor Vehicle Theft (3 incidents). Robbery accounts for 6 incidents, all classified as Robbery. There is one reported incident of Homicide Offenses and one incident of Sex Offenses. The "others" category includes 6 incidents, with Fraud Offenses (5 incidents) and Arson (1 incident). To provide a comprehensive safety profile, additional data is needed. The city and state name associated with GEOID 16000US4841212 is required to determine the population, median income, and zip codes. Once the population is known, the crime rate per 100k can be calculated by dividing the total crime count (328) by the population and multiplying by 100,000. The violent crime rate would be calculated using the sum of Homicide, Robbery, Sex Offenses, and Assault incidents, while the property crime rate would be based on the total property crime incidents. The safety score and grade would typically be derived from a combination of these crime rates, potentially weighted based on the severity of different crime types, and compared against national averages or other benchmarks. A crime map would visually represent the geographic distribution of these incidents, which is not possible with the current data.
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Crime rates are normalized per 1,000 residents based on reported incidents in FBI UCR and local agency feeds. We split incidents into violent, property, and other categories so you can see where the risk concentrates.
The “Safest Zip Codes” section above ranks nearby zip codes by safety score, while the “High Crime Zip Codes” section highlights areas with elevated reported crime in Lancaster, TX.
Crime data is refreshed on a rolling basis as updated reports are published by the FBI’s Crime Data Explorer and partnering agencies.
Combine this crime report with the market overview for Lancaster, TX and the school report linked in the “Related analysis” section to assess both safety and investment fundamentals.
PulseReal’s analysis is built on top of these public, authoritative datasets.
Official UCR crime statistics by state and agency from the FBI.
Population, demographics, housing, and income data from the US Census Bureau.
Encyclopedic overview of the city, history, and notable landmarks.
Housing affordability, fair-market rents, and market reports from HUD.
Local unemployment and employment data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Bureau of Justice Statistics publications on US crime victimization.
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