Houston County, TX Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

Houston County in TX is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 456 violent crimes and 784 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 71.4 per 100k residents, which is -32.8% below the national average. Property crime averages 63.5 per 100k, -61.2% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent 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 B
Annual Rate71.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents456 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Rape

Grade F
Annual Rate7.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents21 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Aggravated Assault

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate63.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents784 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade D
Annual Rate31.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents157 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade A
Annual Rate23.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents566 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade A
Annual Rate7.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents61 (2019-2023)

Summary Table

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime71.4B456106.2-32.8%
Property Crime63.5A784163.6-61.2%
Homicide0.0A20.5-100.0%
Rape7.9F213.5+124.4%
Robbery0.0A145.8-100.0%
Aggravated Assault0.0A10622.3-100.0%
Burglary31.7D15724.0+32.1%
Larceny23.8A566116.4-79.5%
Motor Vehicle Theft7.9A6122.2-64.2%

Crime Trends

Agencies

Crockett Police Department

Crockett, TX

Grapeland Police Department

Grapeland, TX