Jefferson County, TX Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Jefferson County in TX is served by 4 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 26,271 violent crimes and 23,460 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 150.6 per 100k residents, which is +41.8% above the national average. Property crime averages 145.2 per 100k, -11.3% 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 DAnnual Rate150.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents26,271 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade FAnnual Rate2.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents101 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents631 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade CAnnual Rate6.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents1,406 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate39.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents5,315 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate145.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents23,460 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade CAnnual Rate25.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents5,052 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate108.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents16,086 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate10.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,193 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 150.6 | D | 26271 | 106.2 | +41.8% |
| Property Crime | 145.2 | B | 23460 | 163.6 | -11.3% |
| Homicide | 2.5 | F | 101 | 0.5 | +372.5% |
| Rape | 1.1 | A | 631 | 3.5 | -68.0% |
| Robbery | 6.5 | C | 1406 | 5.8 | +12.1% |
| Aggravated Assault | 39.9 | F | 5315 | 22.3 | +79.4% |
| Burglary | 25.1 | C | 5052 | 24.0 | +4.6% |
| Larceny | 108.9 | C | 16086 | 116.4 | -6.4% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 10.2 | A | 2193 | 22.2 | -53.8% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Beaumont Police Department
Beaumont, TX
Groves Police Department
Groves, TX
Nederland Police Department
Nederland, TX
Port Neches Police Department
Port Neches, TX