Bastrop County, TX Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Bastrop County in TX is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,464 violent crimes and 1,982 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 126.8 per 100k residents, which is +19.4% above the national average. Property crime averages 215.3 per 100k, +31.6% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape 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 Rate126.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,464 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate8.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents47 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade FAnnual Rate11.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents35 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade CAnnual Rate20.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents209 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate215.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,982 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade CAnnual Rate25.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents175 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate156.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,589 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade DAnnual Rate33.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents207 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 126.8 | C | 1464 | 106.2 | +19.4% |
| Property Crime | 215.3 | D | 1982 | 163.6 | +31.6% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 0 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 8.4 | F | 47 | 3.5 | +136.4% |
| Robbery | 11.8 | F | 35 | 5.8 | +103.5% |
| Aggravated Assault | 20.9 | C | 209 | 22.3 | -6.1% |
| Burglary | 25.1 | C | 175 | 24.0 | +4.4% |
| Larceny | 156.7 | D | 1589 | 116.4 | +34.7% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 33.4 | D | 207 | 22.2 | +50.8% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Bastrop Police Department
Bastrop, TX
Smithville Police Department
Smithville, TX