Belton, TX Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Belton Police Department serves the city of Belton, TX in Bell County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,525 violent crimes and 2,512 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 124.3 per 100k residents, which is 17.0% above the national average. Property crime averages 196.4 per 100k, 20.1% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Robbery had the lowest rate. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate124.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,525 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate8.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents88 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade BAnnual Rate4.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents28 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate4.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents98 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate196.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,512 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade CAnnual Rate28.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents265 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate136.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,097 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade DAnnual Rate32.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents140 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 124.3 | C | 1525 | 106.2 | +17.0% |
| Property Crime | 196.4 | D | 2512 | 163.6 | +20.1% |
| Rape | 8.0 | F | 88 | 3.5 | +126.8% |
| Robbery | 4.0 | B | 28 | 5.8 | -31.1% |
| Aggravated Assault | 4.0 | A | 98 | 22.3 | -82.0% |
| Burglary | 28.1 | C | 265 | 24.0 | +16.8% |
| Larceny | 136.3 | C | 2097 | 116.4 | +17.1% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 32.1 | D | 140 | 22.2 | +44.6% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harker Heights | 0 miles | A 43.4 | A 84.0 | Violent: 65.1% lower Property: 57.3% lower |
| Killeen | 0 miles | D 153.1 | C 154.3 | Violent: 23.2% higher Property: 21.4% lower |
| Nolanville | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | B 125.6 | Violent: N/A Property: 36.0% lower |
| Troy | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Salado | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |