Limestone County, TX Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Limestone County in TX is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 776 violent crimes and 907 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 28.4 per 100k residents, which is -73.3% below the national average. Property crime averages 193.5 per 100k, +18.3% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft 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 Rate28.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents776 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade BAnnual Rate14.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents130 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate193.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents907 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate110.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents175 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate69.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents647 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate13.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents78 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 28.4 | A | 776 | 106.2 | -73.3% |
| Property Crime | 193.5 | C | 907 | 163.6 | +18.3% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 2 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 31 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 16 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 14.6 | B | 130 | 22.3 | -34.5% |
| Burglary | 110.6 | F | 175 | 24.0 | +360.2% |
| Larceny | 69.1 | A | 647 | 116.4 | -40.6% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 13.8 | A | 78 | 22.2 | -37.7% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Groesbeck Police Department
Groesbeck, TX
Mexia Police Department
Mexia, TX