Rusk, TX Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Rusk Police Department serves the city of Rusk, TX in Cherokee County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 348 violent crimes and 391 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 163.5 per 100k residents, which is 54.0% above the national average. Property crime averages 109.0 per 100k, 33.4% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Aggravated Assault 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 DAnnual Rate163.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents348 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade BAnnual Rate18.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents62 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate109.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents391 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate18.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents85 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate90.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents278 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 163.5 | D | 348 | 106.2 | +54.0% |
| Property Crime | 109.0 | B | 391 | 163.6 | -33.4% |
| Aggravated Assault | 18.2 | B | 62 | 22.3 | -18.4% |
| Burglary | 18.2 | B | 85 | 24.0 | -24.4% |
| Larceny | 90.8 | B | 278 | 116.4 | -21.9% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville | 4 miles | D 146.8 | D 202.7 | Violent: 10.2% lower Property: 85.9% higher |
| Cuney | 4 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Palestine | 29 miles | D 135.5 | B 119.8 | Violent: 17.1% lower Property: 9.9% higher |
| Henderson | 33 miles | F 275.2 | F 290.1 | Violent: 68.3% higher Property: 166.1% higher |
| Nacogdoches | 33 miles | F 175.3 | C 150.3 | Violent: 7.2% higher Property: 37.9% higher |