Dayton, TX Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Dayton Police Department serves the city of Dayton, TX in Liberty County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 446 violent crimes and 852 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 51.8 per 100k residents, which is 51.2% below the national average. Property crime averages 207.2 per 100k, 26.6% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Aggravated Assault had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 1 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. 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 Rate51.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents446 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade FAnnual Rate10.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents16 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate10.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents63 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate207.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents852 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate51.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents159 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate124.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents566 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade DAnnual Rate31.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents123 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 51.8 | A | 446 | 106.2 | -51.2% |
| Property Crime | 207.2 | D | 852 | 163.6 | +26.6% |
| Robbery | 10.4 | F | 16 | 5.8 | +78.1% |
| Aggravated Assault | 10.4 | A | 63 | 22.3 | -53.5% |
| Burglary | 51.8 | F | 159 | 24.0 | +115.5% |
| Larceny | 124.3 | C | 566 | 116.4 | +6.8% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 31.1 | D | 123 | 22.2 | +40.1% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-White | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty | 9 miles | B 79.5 | C 147.6 | Violent: 53.4% higher Property: 28.8% lower |
| Roman Forest | 19 miles | F 307.1 | F 263.3 | Violent: 493.1% higher Property: 27.1% higher |
| Woodbranch | 20 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Splendora | 21 miles | N/A 0.0 | C 153.2 | Violent: N/A Property: 26.0% lower |
| Humble | 23 miles | D 136.3 | F 650.4 | Violent: 163.1% higher Property: 214.0% higher |