Bell County, TX Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Bell County in TX is served by 8 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 24,436 violent crimes and 29,091 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 63.4 per 100k residents, which is -40.3% below the national average. Property crime averages 104.7 per 100k, -36.0% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Homicide 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 AAnnual Rate63.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents24,436 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade BAnnual Rate0.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents140 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate2.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents1,060 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate1.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents799 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate8.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents4,289 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate104.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents29,091 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade CAnnual Rate26.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents5,039 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate62.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents20,040 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BAnnual Rate16.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents3,913 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 63.4 | A | 24436 | 106.2 | -40.3% |
| Property Crime | 104.7 | A | 29091 | 163.6 | -36.0% |
| Homicide | 0.4 | B | 140 | 0.5 | -20.7% |
| Rape | 2.0 | A | 1060 | 3.5 | -42.2% |
| Robbery | 1.8 | A | 799 | 5.8 | -69.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 8.5 | A | 4289 | 22.3 | -61.8% |
| Burglary | 26.0 | C | 5039 | 24.0 | +8.1% |
| Larceny | 62.3 | A | 20040 | 116.4 | -46.5% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 16.4 | B | 3913 | 22.2 | -26.1% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Belton Police Department
Belton, TX
Harker Heights Police Department
Harker Heights, TX
Killeen Police Department
Killeen, TX
Nolanville Police Department
Nolanville, TX
Temple Police Department
Temple, TX
Morgans Point Resort Police Department
Morgans Point Resort, TX
Troy Police Department
Troy, TX
Salado Police Department
Salado, TX