Smithville, TX Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Smithville Police Department serves the city of Smithville, TX in Bastrop County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 303 violent crimes and 259 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 94.7 per 100k residents, which is 10.8% below the national average. Property crime averages 71.0 per 100k, 56.6% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Property Crime 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 BRobbery
Grade FNot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade ALarceny
Grade ACrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 94.7 | B | 303 | 106.2 | -10.8% |
| Property Crime | 71.0 | A | 259 | 163.6 | -56.6% |
| Robbery | 23.7 | F | 4 | 5.8 | +307.0% |
| Larceny | 71.0 | A | 199 | 116.4 | -39.0% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bastrop | 11 miles | D 158.8 | F 359.5 | Violent: 67.7% higher Property: 406.1% higher |
| La Grange | 17 miles | C 111.7 | D 223.3 | Violent: 17.9% higher Property: 214.3% higher |
| Schulenburg | 17 miles | B 72.5 | B 108.8 | Violent: 23.4% lower Property: 53.1% higher |
| Flatonia | 17 miles | N/A 0.0 | B 146.5 | Violent: N/A Property: 106.3% higher |
| Giddings | 18 miles | A 19.2 | A 57.7 | Violent: 79.7% lower Property: 18.8% lower |