Temple, TX Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Temple Police Department serves the city of Temple, TX in Bell County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 6,723 violent crimes and 8,982 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 124.6 per 100k residents, which is 17.3% above the national average. Property crime averages 174.1 per 100k, 6.4% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Homicide 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 CAnnual Rate124.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents6,723 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade FAnnual Rate2.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents31 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate2.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents389 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate3.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents173 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade BAnnual Rate18.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents852 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate174.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents8,982 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade CAnnual Rate26.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,202 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate115.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents6,572 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade DAnnual Rate32.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,181 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 124.6 | C | 6723 | 106.2 | +17.3% |
| Property Crime | 174.1 | C | 8982 | 163.6 | +6.4% |
| Homicide | 2.1 | F | 31 | 0.5 | +303.5% |
| Rape | 2.1 | A | 389 | 3.5 | -39.2% |
| Robbery | 3.2 | A | 173 | 5.8 | -44.7% |
| Aggravated Assault | 18.3 | B | 852 | 22.3 | -17.9% |
| Burglary | 26.9 | C | 1202 | 24.0 | +11.8% |
| Larceny | 115.0 | C | 6572 | 116.4 | -1.2% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 32.2 | D | 1181 | 22.2 | +45.4% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Transgender | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morgans Point Resort | 8 miles | A 62.1 | A 103.5 | Violent: 50.2% lower Property: 40.5% lower |
| Belton | 9 miles | C 124.3 | D 196.4 | Violent: 0.3% lower Property: 12.8% higher |
| Harker Heights | 9 miles | A 43.4 | A 84.0 | Violent: 65.2% lower Property: 51.8% lower |
| Killeen | 9 miles | D 153.1 | C 154.3 | Violent: 22.9% higher Property: 11.3% lower |
| Nolanville | 9 miles | N/A 0.0 | B 125.6 | Violent: N/A Property: 27.8% lower |