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Lamesa, TX Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Lamesa Police Department serves the city of Lamesa, TX in Dawson County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 810 violent crimes and 1,068 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 96.4 per 100k residents, which is 9.2% below the national average. Property crime averages 48.2 per 100k, 70.5% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft 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 C
Annual Rate96.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents810 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade F
Annual Rate24.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents18 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate48.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,068 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade A
Annual Rate36.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents702 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade A
Annual Rate12.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents81 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime96.4C810106.2-9.2%
Property Crime48.2A1068163.6-70.5%
Robbery24.1F185.8+314.2%
Larceny36.1A702116.4-68.9%
Motor Vehicle Theft12.1A8122.2-45.7%

Crime Trends

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Stanton 29 miles
N/A 0.0
C 150.8
Violent: N/A
Property: 212.9% higher
Tahoka 32 miles
F 246.7
A 41.1
Violent: 155.9% higher
Property: 14.7% lower
Brownfield 38 miles
A 58.0
C 150.7
Violent: 39.8% lower
Property: 212.8% higher
Seagraves 39 miles
D 137.7
C 172.2
Violent: 42.9% higher
Property: 257.3% higher
Seminole 40 miles
B 83.5
A 27.9
Violent: 13.3% lower
Property: 42.2% lower