Nueces County, TX Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Nueces County in TX is served by 4 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 47,817 violent crimes and 55,534 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 140.0 per 100k residents, which is +31.8% above the national average. Property crime averages 153.5 per 100k, -6.2% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Homicide 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 Rate140.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents47,817 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade AAnnual Rate0.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents152 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade CAnnual Rate3.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents1,438 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate1.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents2,196 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade BAnnual Rate15.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents10,161 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate153.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents55,534 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade DAnnual Rate28.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents9,611 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate110.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents40,626 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate13.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents4,900 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 140.0 | D | 47817 | 106.2 | +31.8% |
| Property Crime | 153.5 | C | 55534 | 163.6 | -6.2% |
| Homicide | 0.1 | A | 152 | 0.5 | -85.0% |
| Rape | 3.6 | C | 1438 | 3.5 | +0.7% |
| Robbery | 1.7 | A | 2196 | 5.8 | -71.4% |
| Aggravated Assault | 15.4 | B | 10161 | 22.3 | -30.9% |
| Burglary | 28.9 | D | 9611 | 24.0 | +20.2% |
| Larceny | 110.5 | C | 40626 | 116.4 | -5.1% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 13.7 | A | 4900 | 22.2 | -38.2% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Bishop Police Department
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Robstown Police Department
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Port Aransas Police Department
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