Sugar Land, TX – Part 1 crimes in Sugar Land increased 3.6 percent last year while the City’s five-year trend shows an overall decrease of more than 18.5 percent. The results were included in the Sugar Land Police Department’s 2013 Annual Report.
Part 1 crimes include assault, auto theft, burglary, homicide, theft, robbery and auto burglary.
The most recent Part 1 data shows Sugar Land’s overall crime rate is 40 percent below the state and national averages. The City’s violent crime rate compares even better at more than 205 percent below the state and national averages.
Sugar Land’s violent crime rate dropped 9.4 percent last year and has declined more than 16.6 percent since 2009.
The crime data recently contributed to Sugar Land’s selection by CQ Press as the third safest city in Texas and the 19th safest city in the nation, a distinction based on an analysis of FBI crime statistics.
Part 1 crime statistics follow:
Sugar Land Police Chief Doug Brinkley credits a strong police presence, community partnerships and a commitment to technology for Sugar Land’s low crime rate.
“Despite these strong results, we still have some work to do in areas where we saw increases,” said Brinkley. “Much of our focus in this area will target education, as many of these property crimes are preventable.”
Non-violent property crimes, mostly vehicle burglaries and shoplifting thefts, are largely responsible for last year’s increase in Part 1 crimes. These crimes increased 4.7 percent, though the City’s five-year trend shows an overall decrease of 18.3 percent.
The largest increase last year was vehicle burglaries at 30 percent.
Priorities during 2014 will include:
- education targeted to businesses and residents to reduce vehicle burglaries;
- expansion of a special impact team that addresses trends such as burglaries; and
- implementation of a crime prevention camera system.
“We are committed to providing exceptional public safety services and taking a leadership role in building community partnerships,” said Brinkley. “It's important for us to stay connected to the community, which enables us to work together to create a safe environment to live and work.”
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