Hempstead, TX Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Hempstead Police Department serves the city of Hempstead, TX in Waller County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 485 violent crimes and 638 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 45.8 per 100k residents, which is 56.8% below the national average. Property crime averages 213.9 per 100k, 30.7% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Burglary 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 Rate45.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents485 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate213.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents638 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade DAnnual Rate30.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents100 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate137.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents446 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade FAnnual Rate45.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents86 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 45.8 | A | 485 | 106.2 | -56.8% |
| Property Crime | 213.9 | D | 638 | 163.6 | +30.7% |
| Burglary | 30.6 | D | 100 | 24.0 | +27.2% |
| Larceny | 137.5 | C | 446 | 116.4 | +18.2% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 45.8 | F | 86 | 22.2 | +106.7% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brookshire | 0 miles | C 104.3 | A 17.4 | Violent: 127.4% higher Property: 91.9% lower |
| Prairie View | 0 miles | A 46.9 | A 23.4 | Violent: 2.2% higher Property: 89.0% lower |
| Bellville | 17 miles | D 142.3 | C 189.8 | Violent: 210.5% higher Property: 11.3% lower |
| Sealy | 19 miles | A 42.7 | B 128.2 | Violent: 6.8% lower Property: 40.1% lower |
| Wallis | 19 miles | D 146.5 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 219.6% higher Property: N/A |