Henderson, TX Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Henderson Police Department serves the city of Henderson, TX in Rusk County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,990 violent crimes and 2,093 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 275.2 per 100k residents, which is 159.1% above the national average. Property crime averages 290.1 per 100k, 77.3% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 9 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 FAggravated Assault
Grade FProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FBurglary
Grade DLarceny
Grade FMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade BCrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 275.2 | F | 1990 | 106.2 | +159.1% |
| Property Crime | 290.1 | F | 2093 | 163.6 | +77.3% |
| Aggravated Assault | 37.2 | F | 292 | 22.3 | +67.1% |
| Burglary | 37.2 | D | 303 | 24.0 | +54.8% |
| Larceny | 238.0 | F | 1631 | 116.4 | +104.5% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 14.9 | B | 148 | 22.2 | -32.9% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 9 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-White | 1 |
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
| Anti-American Indian or Alaska Native | 6 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White Oak | 26 miles | C 96.3 | A 96.3 | Violent: 65.0% lower Property: 66.8% lower |
| Carthage | 28 miles | F 182.8 | D 213.3 | Violent: 33.6% lower Property: 26.5% lower |
| Jacksonville | 31 miles | D 146.8 | D 202.7 | Violent: 46.7% lower Property: 30.1% lower |
| Cuney | 31 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Arp | 32 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 101.6 | Violent: N/A Property: 65.0% lower |