La Porte, TX Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The La Porte Police Department serves the city of La Porte, TX in Harris County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 2,553 violent crimes and 2,260 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 158.5 per 100k residents, which is 49.2% above the national average. Property crime averages 150.4 per 100k, 8.0% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Rape 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 Rate158.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,553 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade BAnnual Rate2.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents59 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade CAnnual Rate5.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents46 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate13.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents291 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate150.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,260 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate8.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents344 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate115.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,634 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade CAnnual Rate24.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents279 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 158.5 | D | 2553 | 106.2 | +49.2% |
| Property Crime | 150.4 | C | 2260 | 163.6 | -8.0% |
| Rape | 2.7 | B | 59 | 3.5 | -23.9% |
| Robbery | 5.4 | C | 46 | 5.8 | -7.7% |
| Aggravated Assault | 13.4 | A | 291 | 22.3 | -39.7% |
| Burglary | 8.1 | A | 344 | 24.0 | -66.5% |
| Larceny | 115.5 | C | 1634 | 116.4 | -0.7% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 24.2 | C | 279 | 22.2 | +9.0% |
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-Mental Disability | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deer Park | 0 miles | A 57.5 | C 157.4 | Violent: 63.7% lower Property: 4.6% higher |
| Galena Park | 0 miles | A 29.4 | A 97.9 | Violent: 81.5% lower Property: 34.9% lower |
| South Houston | 0 miles | C 114.5 | D 216.3 | Violent: 27.8% lower Property: 43.8% higher |
| Nassau Bay | 0 miles | A 59.0 | C 157.3 | Violent: 62.8% lower Property: 4.5% higher |
| Lakeview | 0 miles | A 30.1 | A 30.1 | Violent: 81.0% lower Property: 80.0% lower |