Fort Bend County, TX Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Fort Bend County in TX is served by 10 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 31,971 violent crimes and 37,809 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 81.6 per 100k residents, which is 23.2% below the national average. Property crime averages 117.1 per 100k, 28.4% below 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 BAnnual Rate81.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents31,971 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate0.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents865 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate2.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents926 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade BAnnual Rate18.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents3,973 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate117.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents37,809 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate19.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents4,951 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate84.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents29,807 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate13.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents3,035 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 81.6 | B | 31971 | 106.2 | -23.2% |
| Property Crime | 117.1 | B | 37809 | 163.6 | -28.4% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 86 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.8 | A | 865 | 3.5 | -76.4% |
| Robbery | 2.9 | A | 926 | 5.8 | -50.7% |
| Aggravated Assault | 18.1 | B | 3973 | 22.3 | -18.6% |
| Burglary | 19.1 | B | 4951 | 24.0 | -20.7% |
| Larceny | 84.5 | B | 29807 | 116.4 | -27.4% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 13.6 | A | 3035 | 22.2 | -38.7% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office
Richmond Police Department
Richmond, TX
Rosenberg Police Department
Rosenberg, TX
Sugar Land Police Department
Sugar Land, TX
Needville Police Department
Needville, TX
Fort Bend County Constable:
Arcola Police Department
Arcola, TX
Meadows Place Police Department
Meadows Place, TX