Hillsboro, TX Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Hillsboro Police Department serves the city of Hillsboro, TX in Hill County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 586 violent crimes and 945 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 137.6 per 100k residents, which is 29.5% above the national average. Property crime averages 172.0 per 100k, 5.1% 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 4 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 DAnnual Rate137.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents586 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate22.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents11 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate172.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents945 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate45.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents74 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate114.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents775 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate11.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents92 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 137.6 | D | 586 | 106.2 | +29.5% |
| Property Crime | 172.0 | C | 945 | 163.6 | +5.1% |
| Rape | 22.9 | F | 11 | 3.5 | +548.4% |
| Burglary | 45.9 | F | 74 | 24.0 | +90.9% |
| Larceny | 114.6 | C | 775 | 116.4 | -1.5% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 11.5 | A | 92 | 22.2 | -48.3% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 4 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-White | 2 |
| Anti-American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 |
| Anti-Eastern Orthodox (Russian, Greek, Other) | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitney | 11 miles | F 334.0 | B 143.1 | Violent: 142.8% higher Property: 16.8% lower |
| Itasca | 12 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 53.4 | Violent: N/A Property: 68.9% lower |
| Lacy-Lakeview | 25 miles | D 150.0 | A 81.8 | Violent: 9.0% higher Property: 52.4% lower |
| Bellmead | 27 miles | D 141.3 | F 348.6 | Violent: 2.7% higher Property: 102.7% higher |
| Alvarado | 30 miles | F 200.8 | A 61.8 | Violent: 46.0% higher Property: 64.1% lower |