Wharton County, TX Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Wharton County in TX is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,824 violent crimes and 2,916 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 111.1 per 100k residents, which is +4.6% above the national average. Property crime averages 182.9 per 100k, +11.8% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape 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 Rate111.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,824 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate5.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents48 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade DAnnual Rate33.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents396 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate182.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,916 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade DAnnual Rate29.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents389 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate119.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,303 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade DAnnual Rate29.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents208 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 111.1 | C | 1824 | 106.2 | +4.6% |
| Property Crime | 182.9 | C | 2916 | 163.6 | +11.8% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 5 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 5.7 | F | 48 | 3.5 | +60.8% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 68 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 33.0 | D | 396 | 22.3 | +48.5% |
| Burglary | 29.5 | D | 389 | 24.0 | +22.6% |
| Larceny | 119.9 | C | 2303 | 116.4 | +3.0% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 29.5 | D | 208 | 22.2 | +32.8% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
El Campo Police Department
El Campo, TX
Wharton Police Department
Wharton, TX