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Dawson County, TX Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

Dawson County in TX is served by 1 law enforcement agency. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 810 violent crimes and 1,068 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 96.4 per 100k residents, which is -9.2% below the national average. Property crime averages 48.2 per 100k, -70.5% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft 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 C
Annual Rate96.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents810 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Rape

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Robbery

Grade F
Annual Rate24.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents18 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate48.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,068 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Larceny

Grade A
Annual Rate36.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents702 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade A
Annual Rate12.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents81 (2019-2023)

Summary Table

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime96.4C810106.2-9.2%
Property Crime48.2A1068163.6-70.5%
Homicide0.0A30.5-100.0%
Rape0.0A303.5-100.0%
Robbery24.1F185.8+314.2%
Aggravated Assault0.0A15022.3-100.0%
Burglary0.0A27724.0-100.0%
Larceny36.1A702116.4-68.9%
Motor Vehicle Theft12.1A8122.2-45.7%

Crime Trends

Agencies

Lamesa Police Department

Lamesa, TX