Childress, TX Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Childress Police Department serves the city of Childress, TX in Childress County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 191 violent crimes and 166 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 34.3 per 100k residents, which is 67.7% below the national average. Property crime averages 51.5 per 100k, 68.5% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Burglary had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 2 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 Rate34.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents191 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate51.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents166 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate17.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents64 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade DAnnual Rate34.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents23 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 34.3 | A | 191 | 106.2 | -67.7% |
| Property Crime | 51.5 | A | 166 | 163.6 | -68.5% |
| Burglary | 17.1 | B | 64 | 24.0 | -28.6% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 34.3 | D | 23 | 22.2 | +54.7% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 2 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-White | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis | 22 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Estelline | 22 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Chillicothe | 31 miles | N/A 0.0 | F 299.4 | Violent: N/A Property: 481.8% higher |
| Crowell | 45 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Vernon | 59 miles | D 166.7 | A 83.3 | Violent: 385.9% higher Property: 62.0% higher |