Killeen, TX Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Killeen Police Department serves the city of Killeen, TX in Bell County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 14,657 violent crimes and 14,845 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 153.1 per 100k residents, which is 44.2% above the national average. Property crime averages 154.3 per 100k, 5.7% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Homicide had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 3 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 Rate153.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents14,657 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade FAnnual Rate1.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents87 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate6.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents486 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade BAnnual Rate4.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents529 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate37.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents3,115 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate154.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents14,845 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade DAnnual Rate34.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents3,164 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate70.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents9,369 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade FAnnual Rate49.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,263 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 153.1 | D | 14657 | 106.2 | +44.2% |
| Property Crime | 154.3 | C | 14845 | 163.6 | -5.7% |
| Homicide | 1.2 | F | 87 | 0.5 | +130.8% |
| Rape | 6.2 | F | 486 | 3.5 | +74.5% |
| Robbery | 4.3 | B | 529 | 5.8 | -25.7% |
| Aggravated Assault | 37.0 | F | 3115 | 22.3 | +66.4% |
| Burglary | 34.0 | D | 3164 | 24.0 | +41.3% |
| Larceny | 70.4 | A | 9369 | 116.4 | -39.5% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 49.4 | F | 2263 | 22.2 | +122.7% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 3 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 1 |
| Anti-Transgender | 1 |
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belton | 0 miles | C 124.3 | D 196.4 | Violent: 18.8% lower Property: 27.3% higher |
| Harker Heights | 0 miles | A 43.4 | A 84.0 | Violent: 71.6% lower Property: 45.6% lower |
| Nolanville | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | B 125.6 | Violent: N/A Property: 18.6% lower |
| Troy | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Salado | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |