Hays County, TX Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Hays County in TX is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 3,271 violent crimes and 4,785 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 67.3 per 100k residents, which is -36.6% below the national average. Property crime averages 104.8 per 100k, -36.0% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Robbery 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 Rate67.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents3,271 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate0.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents78 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate11.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents517 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate104.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents4,785 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate3.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents451 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate80.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents3,819 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade CAnnual Rate20.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents506 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 67.3 | A | 3271 | 106.2 | -36.6% |
| Property Crime | 104.8 | A | 4785 | 163.6 | -36.0% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 4 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 144 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.8 | A | 78 | 5.8 | -86.6% |
| Aggravated Assault | 11.5 | A | 517 | 22.3 | -48.2% |
| Burglary | 3.9 | A | 451 | 24.0 | -83.7% |
| Larceny | 80.1 | B | 3819 | 116.4 | -31.1% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 20.7 | C | 506 | 22.2 | -6.6% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
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