Lubbock, TX Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Lubbock Police Department serves the city of Lubbock, TX in Lubbock County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 39,603 violent crimes and 52,216 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 234.5 per 100k residents, which is 120.8% above the national average. Property crime averages 254.0 per 100k, 55.2% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape 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 FAnnual Rate234.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents39,603 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate7.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents1,331 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade FAnnual Rate15.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents1,977 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate50.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents9,999 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate254.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents52,216 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade DAnnual Rate37.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents10,720 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate173.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents35,396 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade FAnnual Rate39.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents5,654 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 234.5 | F | 39603 | 106.2 | +120.8% |
| Property Crime | 254.0 | D | 52216 | 163.6 | +55.2% |
| Rape | 7.9 | F | 1331 | 3.5 | +122.5% |
| Robbery | 15.7 | F | 1977 | 5.8 | +170.4% |
| Aggravated Assault | 50.6 | F | 9999 | 22.3 | +127.2% |
| Burglary | 37.8 | D | 10720 | 24.0 | +57.4% |
| Larceny | 173.8 | D | 35396 | 116.4 | +49.4% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 39.3 | F | 5654 | 22.2 | +77.4% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 24 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-White | 5 |
| Anti-Jewish | 2 |
| Anti-Bisexual | 1 |
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 5 |
| Anti-Transgender | 1 |
| Anti-Lesbian (Female) | 1 |
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 4 |
| Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry | 1 |
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 2 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Idalou | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Shallowater | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 102.6 | Violent: N/A Property: 59.6% lower |
| Wolfforth | 0 miles | C 98.1 | A 42.0 | Violent: 58.2% lower Property: 83.4% lower |
| Ransom Canyon | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| New Deal | 0 miles | D 135.7 | B 135.7 | Violent: 42.1% lower Property: 46.6% lower |