Balch Springs, TX Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Balch Springs Police Department serves the city of Balch Springs, TX in Dallas County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 2,046 violent crimes and 4,032 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 56.0 per 100k residents, which is 47.3% below the national average. Property crime averages 239.0 per 100k, 46.1% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 4 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate56.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,046 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade FAnnual Rate7.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents12 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade CAnnual Rate3.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents64 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade DAnnual Rate7.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents145 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate11.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents540 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate239.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents4,032 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate41.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents533 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate108.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,378 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade FAnnual Rate89.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,114 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 56.0 | A | 2046 | 106.2 | -47.3% |
| Property Crime | 239.0 | D | 4032 | 163.6 | +46.1% |
| Homicide | 7.5 | F | 12 | 0.5 | +1301.9% |
| Rape | 3.7 | C | 64 | 3.5 | +5.5% |
| Robbery | 7.5 | D | 145 | 5.8 | +28.4% |
| Aggravated Assault | 11.2 | A | 540 | 22.3 | -49.7% |
| Burglary | 41.1 | F | 533 | 24.0 | +71.0% |
| Larceny | 108.3 | C | 2378 | 116.4 | -6.9% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 89.6 | F | 1114 | 22.2 | +304.2% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 4 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 2 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmer | 10 miles | A 16.2 | C 178.3 | Violent: 71.1% lower Property: 25.4% lower |
| Addison | 10 miles | F 194.0 | F 485.0 | Violent: 246.3% higher Property: 102.9% higher |
| Cockrell Hill | 10 miles | A 54.7 | D 218.7 | Violent: 2.4% lower Property: 8.5% lower |
| Desoto | 10 miles | C 120.9 | C 188.4 | Violent: 115.8% higher Property: 21.2% lower |
| Duncanville | 10 miles | C 97.2 | D 232.7 | Violent: 73.5% higher Property: 2.6% lower |