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Harker Heights, TX Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Harker Heights Police Department serves the city of Harker Heights, TX in Bell County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,148 violent crimes and 2,214 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 43.4 per 100k residents, which is 59.1% below the national average. Property crime averages 84.0 per 100k, 48.7% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Robbery 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 A
Annual Rate43.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,148 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade A
Annual Rate2.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents63 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade A
Annual Rate8.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents184 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate84.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,214 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade A
Annual Rate14.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents293 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade A
Annual Rate52.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,648 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade B
Annual Rate17.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents261 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime43.4A1148106.2-59.1%
Property Crime84.0A2214163.6-48.7%
Robbery2.9A635.8-50.2%
Aggravated Assault8.7A18422.3-61.0%
Burglary14.5A29324.0-39.7%
Larceny52.1A1648116.4-55.2%
Motor Vehicle Theft17.4B26122.2-21.7%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-Female 1

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Belton 0 miles
C 124.3
D 196.4
Violent: 186.1% higher
Property: 133.9% higher
Killeen 0 miles
D 153.1
C 154.3
Violent: 252.6% higher
Property: 83.8% higher
Nolanville 0 miles
N/A 0.0
B 125.6
Violent: N/A
Property: 49.6% higher
Troy 0 miles
N/A 0.0
N/A 0.0
Violent: N/A
Property: N/A
Salado 0 miles
N/A 0.0
N/A 0.0
Violent: N/A
Property: N/A