Carthage, TX Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Carthage Police Department serves the city of Carthage, TX in Panola County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 790 violent crimes and 991 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 182.8 per 100k residents, which is 72.1% above the national average. Property crime averages 213.3 per 100k, 30.3% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Aggravated Assault 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 FAnnual Rate182.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents790 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate45.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents134 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate213.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents991 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate213.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents821 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 182.8 | F | 790 | 106.2 | +72.1% |
| Property Crime | 213.3 | D | 991 | 163.6 | +30.3% |
| Aggravated Assault | 45.7 | F | 134 | 22.3 | +105.3% |
| Larceny | 213.3 | F | 821 | 116.4 | +83.3% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hallsville | 27 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 20.7 | Violent: N/A Property: 90.3% lower |
| Marshall | 27 miles | C 100.9 | B 147.1 | Violent: 44.8% lower Property: 31.0% lower |
| Center | 28 miles | A 58.5 | C 175.6 | Violent: 68.0% lower Property: 17.6% lower |
| Henderson | 28 miles | F 275.2 | F 290.1 | Violent: 50.5% higher Property: 36.0% higher |
| White Oak | 41 miles | C 96.3 | A 96.3 | Violent: 47.3% lower Property: 54.9% lower |