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 FAnnual Rate180.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents600 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate180.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents480 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate138.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents593 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate138.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents427 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
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Violent Crime | 180.3 | F | 600 | 106.2 | +69.8% |
Property Crime | 138.7 | B | 593 | 163.6 | -15.2% |
Aggravated Assault | 180.3 | F | 480 | 22.3 | +710.1% |
Larceny | 138.7 | C | 427 | 116.4 | +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 |
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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 |