Jim Wells County, TX Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Jim Wells County in TX is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 2,804 violent crimes and 3,655 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 124.4 per 100k residents, which is +17.2% above the national average. Property crime averages 43.4 per 100k, -73.5% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent 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 CAnnual Rate124.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,804 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade FNot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate2.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents46 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate8.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents557 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate43.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents3,655 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate2.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents846 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate17.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,568 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade CAnnual Rate23.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents199 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 124.4 | C | 2804 | 106.2 | +17.2% |
| Property Crime | 43.4 | A | 3655 | 163.6 | -73.5% |
| Homicide | 2.8 | F | 7 | 0.5 | +432.1% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 66 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 2.8 | A | 46 | 5.8 | -51.3% |
| Aggravated Assault | 8.5 | A | 557 | 22.3 | -61.8% |
| Burglary | 2.8 | A | 846 | 24.0 | -88.2% |
| Larceny | 17.0 | A | 2568 | 116.4 | -85.4% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 23.5 | C | 199 | 22.2 | +6.0% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
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