Rusk County, TX Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

Rusk County in TX is served by 1 law enforcement agency. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,990 violent crimes and 2,093 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 275.2 per 100k residents, which is +159.1% above the national average. Property crime averages 290.1 per 100k, +77.3% 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 F
Annual Rate275.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,990 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Rape

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Robbery

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Aggravated Assault

Grade F
Annual Rate37.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents292 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade F
Annual Rate290.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,093 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade D
Annual Rate37.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents303 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade F
Annual Rate238.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,631 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade B
Annual Rate14.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents148 (2019-2023)

Summary Table

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime275.2F1990106.2+159.1%
Property Crime290.1F2093163.6+77.3%
Homicide0.0A80.5-100.0%
Rape0.0A323.5-100.0%
Robbery0.0A335.8-100.0%
Aggravated Assault37.2F29222.3+67.1%
Burglary37.2D30324.0+54.8%
Larceny238.0F1631116.4+104.5%
Motor Vehicle Theft14.9B14822.2-32.9%

Crime Trends

Agencies

Henderson Police Department

Henderson, TX