Hitchcock, TX Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Hitchcock Police Department serves the city of Hitchcock, TX in Galveston County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 494 violent crimes and 478 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 115.2 per 100k residents, which is 8.5% above the national average. Property crime averages 140.8 per 100k, 13.9% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Aggravated Assault had the lowest rate. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate115.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents494 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade FAnnual Rate25.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents13 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate12.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents55 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate140.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents478 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate12.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents110 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate89.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents281 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate12.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents70 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 115.2 | C | 494 | 106.2 | +8.5% |
| Property Crime | 140.8 | B | 478 | 163.6 | -13.9% |
| Robbery | 25.6 | F | 13 | 5.8 | +340.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 12.8 | A | 55 | 22.3 | -42.5% |
| Burglary | 12.8 | A | 110 | 24.0 | -46.7% |
| Larceny | 89.6 | B | 281 | 116.4 | -23.0% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 12.8 | A | 70 | 22.2 | -42.3% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayou Vista | 5 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Texas City | 7 miles | F 221.1 | D 207.1 | Violent: 91.9% higher Property: 47.1% higher |
| Dickinson | 8 miles | F 201.1 | B 109.7 | Violent: 74.5% higher Property: 22.1% lower |
| La Marque | 11 miles | F 184.6 | C 179.5 | Violent: 60.2% higher Property: 27.4% higher |
| Jamaica Beach | 11 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |