Tahoka, TX Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Tahoka Police Department serves the city of Tahoka, TX in Lynn County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 120 violent crimes and 109 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 246.7 per 100k residents, which is 132.3% above the national average. Property crime averages 41.1 per 100k, 74.9% 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 3 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 F
Annual Rate246.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents120 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade F
Annual Rate82.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents24 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate41.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents109 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade F
Annual Rate41.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents35 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime246.7F120106.2+132.3%
Property Crime41.1A109163.6-74.9%
Aggravated Assault82.2F2422.3+269.5%
Burglary41.1F3524.0+71.1%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 3 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-Mental Disability 1
Anti-Atheism/Agnosticism 2

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Slaton 21 miles
A 17.6
N/A 0.0
Violent: 92.9% lower
Property: N/A
Idalou 30 miles
N/A 0.0
N/A 0.0
Violent: N/A
Property: N/A
Lubbock 30 miles
F 234.5
D 254.0
Violent: 5.0% lower
Property: 517.6% higher
Shallowater 30 miles
N/A 0.0
A 102.6
Violent: N/A
Property: 149.6% higher
Wolfforth 30 miles
C 98.1
A 42.0
Violent: 60.2% lower
Property: 2.3% higher