Bellville, TX Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Bellville Police Department serves the city of Bellville, TX in Austin County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 247 violent crimes and 227 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 142.3 per 100k residents, which is 34.0% above the national average. Property crime averages 189.8 per 100k, 16.0% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 1 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 DProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CLarceny
Grade CMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade FCrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 142.3 | D | 247 | 106.2 | +34.0% |
| Property Crime | 189.8 | C | 227 | 163.6 | +16.0% |
| Larceny | 118.6 | C | 153 | 116.4 | +1.9% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 71.2 | F | 34 | 22.2 | +221.0% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Jewish | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sealy | 4 miles | A 42.7 | B 128.2 | Violent: 70.0% lower Property: 32.4% lower |
| Wallis | 4 miles | D 146.5 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 2.9% higher Property: N/A |
| Brookshire | 17 miles | C 104.3 | A 17.4 | Violent: 26.8% lower Property: 90.8% lower |
| Hempstead | 17 miles | A 45.8 | D 213.9 | Violent: 67.8% lower Property: 12.7% higher |
| Prairie View | 17 miles | A 46.9 | A 23.4 | Violent: 67.1% lower Property: 87.7% lower |