Smith County, TX Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Smith County in TX is served by 4 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 9,086 violent crimes and 15,207 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 51.2 per 100k residents, which is -51.8% below the national average. Property crime averages 102.4 per 100k, -37.4% 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 AAnnual Rate51.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents9,086 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade AAnnual Rate0.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents34 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents403 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate0.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents270 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate14.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents1,830 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate102.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents15,207 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate6.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents2,046 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate93.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents12,040 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate2.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,111 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 51.2 | A | 9086 | 106.2 | -51.8% |
| Property Crime | 102.4 | A | 15207 | 163.6 | -37.4% |
| Homicide | 0.2 | A | 34 | 0.5 | -57.8% |
| Rape | 1.8 | A | 403 | 3.5 | -49.0% |
| Robbery | 0.2 | A | 270 | 5.8 | -96.1% |
| Aggravated Assault | 14.4 | A | 1830 | 22.3 | -35.2% |
| Burglary | 6.4 | A | 2046 | 24.0 | -73.2% |
| Larceny | 93.1 | B | 12040 | 116.4 | -20.0% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2.9 | A | 1111 | 22.2 | -86.8% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Arp Police Department
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Tyler Police Department
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Whitehouse Police Department
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