Beaumont, TX Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Beaumont Police Department serves the city of Beaumont, TX in Jefferson County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 22,680 violent crimes and 20,157 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 356.0 per 100k residents, which is 235.2% above the national average. Property crime averages 319.0 per 100k, 95.0% above the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Homicide had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 15 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 F
Annual Rate356.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents22,680 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade F
Annual Rate2.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents94 (2019-2023)

Rape

Grade D
Annual Rate4.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents508 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade F
Annual Rate14.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents1,336 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade F
Annual Rate76.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents4,702 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade F
Annual Rate319.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents20,157 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade F
Annual Rate59.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents4,485 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade F
Annual Rate226.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents13,725 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade D
Annual Rate28.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,828 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime356.0F22680106.2+235.2%
Property Crime319.0F20157163.6+95.0%
Homicide2.7F940.5+408.6%
Rape4.5D5083.5+27.8%
Robbery14.5F13365.8+148.5%
Aggravated Assault76.8F470222.3+245.1%
Burglary59.6F448524.0+148.2%
Larceny226.8F13725116.4+94.9%
Motor Vehicle Theft28.9D182822.2+30.4%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 15 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-White 2
Anti-Jewish 1
Anti-Gay (Male) 2
Anti-Transgender 4
Anti-Lesbian (Female) 1
Anti-Hispanic or Latino 2
Anti-Black or African American 3

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Groves 0 miles
A 48.3
A 96.7
Violent: 86.4% lower
Property: 69.7% lower
Nederland 0 miles
B 95.1
A 106.3
Violent: 73.3% lower
Property: 66.7% lower
Port Neches 0 miles
C 103.1
A 58.9
Violent: 71.0% lower
Property: 81.5% lower
Rose City 18 miles
N/A 0.0
N/A 0.0
Violent: N/A
Property: N/A
Bridge City 24 miles
A 52.2
A 20.9
Violent: 85.3% lower
Property: 93.5% lower