Port Lavaca, TX Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Port Lavaca Police Department serves the city of Port Lavaca, TX in Calhoun County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 542 violent crimes and 718 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 89.8 per 100k residents, which is 15.5% below the national average. Property crime averages 89.8 per 100k, 45.1% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Burglary had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 1 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 BAnnual Rate89.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents542 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade BAnnual Rate18.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents126 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate89.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents718 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate9.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents181 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate80.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents476 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Violent Crime | 89.8 | B | 542 | 106.2 | -15.5% |
Property Crime | 89.8 | A | 718 | 163.6 | -45.1% |
Aggravated Assault | 18.0 | B | 126 | 22.3 | -19.3% |
Burglary | 9.0 | A | 181 | 24.0 | -62.6% |
Larceny | 80.8 | B | 476 | 116.4 | -30.6% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)
Targeted Group | Incidents |
---|---|
Anti-Arab | 1 |
Nearby Cities
City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
---|---|---|---|---|
Point Comfort | 12 miles | N/A 0.0 | C 177.0 | Violent: N/A Property: 97.1% higher |
Seadrift | 12 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
Ganado | 24 miles | C 99.8 | A 49.9 | Violent: 11.1% higher Property: 44.4% lower |
Victoria | 24 miles | D 140.9 | C 182.2 | Violent: 56.9% higher Property: 103.0% higher |
Edna | 25 miles | B 83.1 | A 66.5 | Violent: 7.4% lower Property: 25.9% lower |