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 FAnnual Rate246.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents120 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate82.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents24 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate41.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents109 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate41.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents35 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Violent Crime | 246.7 | F | 120 | 106.2 | +132.3% |
Property Crime | 41.1 | A | 109 | 163.6 | -74.9% |
Aggravated Assault | 82.2 | F | 24 | 22.3 | +269.5% |
Burglary | 41.1 | F | 35 | 24.0 | +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 |