Huntsville, TX Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Huntsville Police Department serves the city of Huntsville, TX in Walker County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 3,267 violent crimes and 3,831 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 118.6 per 100k residents, which is 11.7% above the national average. Property crime averages 158.1 per 100k, 3.4% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 2 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 CAnnual Rate118.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents3,267 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate6.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents165 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade DAnnual Rate33.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents797 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate158.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents3,831 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade DAnnual Rate33.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents507 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate106.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,907 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BAnnual Rate16.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents402 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 118.6 | C | 3267 | 106.2 | +11.7% |
| Property Crime | 158.1 | C | 3831 | 163.6 | -3.4% |
| Rape | 6.2 | F | 165 | 3.5 | +76.4% |
| Aggravated Assault | 33.3 | D | 797 | 22.3 | +49.6% |
| Burglary | 33.3 | D | 507 | 24.0 | +38.5% |
| Larceny | 106.1 | C | 2907 | 116.4 | -8.8% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 16.6 | B | 402 | 22.2 | -25.0% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 2 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 2 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willis | 21 miles | D 152.8 | C 180.5 | Violent: 28.8% higher Property: 14.2% higher |
| Madisonville | 28 miles | A 64.7 | C 150.9 | Violent: 45.5% lower Property: 4.5% lower |
| Navasota | 29 miles | D 136.6 | C 170.8 | Violent: 15.2% higher Property: 8.0% higher |
| Conroe | 29 miles | C 122.5 | C 174.9 | Violent: 3.3% higher Property: 10.6% higher |
| Patton Village | 29 miles | C 106.2 | A 53.1 | Violent: 10.4% lower Property: 66.4% lower |