Center, TX Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Center Police Department serves the city of Center, TX in Shelby County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 367 violent crimes and 733 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 58.5 per 100k residents, which is 44.9% below the national average. Property crime averages 175.6 per 100k, 7.4% 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 AAnnual Rate58.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents367 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade BAnnual Rate19.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents88 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate175.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents733 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate19.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents205 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate156.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents503 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 58.5 | A | 367 | 106.2 | -44.9% |
| Property Crime | 175.6 | C | 733 | 163.6 | +7.4% |
| Aggravated Assault | 19.5 | B | 88 | 22.3 | -12.3% |
| Burglary | 19.5 | B | 205 | 24.0 | -18.8% |
| Larceny | 156.1 | D | 503 | 116.4 | +34.2% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carthage | 28 miles | F 182.8 | D 213.3 | Violent: 212.2% higher Property: 21.4% higher |
| San Augustine | 28 miles | D 160.6 | C 160.6 | Violent: 174.3% higher Property: 8.6% lower |
| Nacogdoches | 30 miles | F 175.3 | C 150.3 | Violent: 199.5% higher Property: 14.4% lower |
| Hemphill | 35 miles | C 96.9 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 65.5% higher Property: N/A |
| Pineland | 35 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |