Gonzales, TX Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Gonzales Police Department serves the city of Gonzales, TX in Gonzales County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 600 violent crimes and 593 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 180.3 per 100k residents, which is 69.8% above the national average. Property crime averages 138.7 per 100k, 15.2% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Property Crime 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 F
Annual Rate180.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents600 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade F
Annual Rate180.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents480 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade B
Annual Rate138.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents593 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade C
Annual Rate138.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents427 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime180.3F600106.2+69.8%
Property Crime138.7B593163.6-15.2%
Aggravated Assault180.3F48022.3+710.1%
Larceny138.7C427116.4+19.2%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-Black or African American 1

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Nixon 0 miles
N/A 0.0
N/A 0.0
Violent: N/A
Property: N/A
Waelder 0 miles
F 418.4
N/A 0.0
Violent: 132.1% higher
Property: N/A
Lockhart 27 miles
B 71.8
B 137.2
Violent: 60.2% lower
Property: 1.1% lower
Martindale 27 miles
N/A 0.0
N/A 0.0
Violent: N/A
Property: N/A
Cuero 28 miles
A 61.8
C 173.2
Violent: 65.7% lower
Property: 24.8% higher