La Marque, TX Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The La Marque Police Department serves the city of La Marque, TX in Galveston County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 2,630 violent crimes and 3,408 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 184.6 per 100k residents, which is 73.8% above the national average. Property crime averages 179.5 per 100k, 9.7% above the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Robbery 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 FAnnual Rate184.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,630 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate20.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents89 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade BAnnual Rate5.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents69 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate35.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents310 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate179.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents3,408 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate15.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents539 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate128.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,566 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade DAnnual Rate30.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents297 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Violent Crime | 184.6 | F | 2630 | 106.2 | +73.8% |
Property Crime | 179.5 | C | 3408 | 163.6 | +9.7% |
Rape | 20.5 | F | 89 | 3.5 | +480.0% |
Robbery | 5.1 | B | 69 | 5.8 | -11.8% |
Aggravated Assault | 35.9 | F | 310 | 22.3 | +61.3% |
Burglary | 15.4 | A | 539 | 24.0 | -36.0% |
Larceny | 128.2 | C | 2566 | 116.4 | +10.2% |
Motor Vehicle Theft | 30.8 | D | 297 | 22.2 | +38.7% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 2 (2019-2023)
Targeted Group | Incidents |
---|---|
Anti-White | 1 |
Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
Nearby Cities
City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
---|---|---|---|---|
Jamaica Beach | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
Santa Fe | 0 miles | A 62.1 | A 85.4 | Violent: 66.4% lower Property: 52.4% lower |
Galveston | 6 miles | D 147.7 | D 204.5 | Violent: 20.0% lower Property: 14.0% higher |
Bayou Vista | 8 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
Hitchcock | 11 miles | C 115.2 | B 140.8 | Violent: 37.6% lower Property: 21.5% lower |