Waco, TX Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Waco Police Department serves the city of Waco, TX in Mclennull County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 15,457 violent crimes and 22,689 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 174.3 per 100k residents, which is 64.1% above the national average. Property crime averages 226.4 per 100k, 38.4% 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 2 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 Rate174.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents15,457 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade DAnnual Rate0.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents66 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate6.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents526 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade CAnnual Rate6.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents626 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade DAnnual Rate30.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents3,152 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate226.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents22,689 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade CAnnual Rate24.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents3,773 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate161.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents16,880 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade FAnnual Rate38.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,956 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 174.3 | F | 15457 | 106.2 | +64.1% |
| Property Crime | 226.4 | D | 22689 | 163.6 | +38.4% |
| Homicide | 0.7 | D | 66 | 0.5 | +29.5% |
| Rape | 6.2 | F | 526 | 3.5 | +74.7% |
| Robbery | 6.2 | C | 626 | 5.8 | +6.2% |
| Aggravated Assault | 30.2 | D | 3152 | 22.3 | +35.6% |
| Burglary | 24.7 | C | 3773 | 24.0 | +2.8% |
| Larceny | 161.2 | D | 16880 | 116.4 | +38.6% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 38.4 | F | 1956 | 22.2 | +73.3% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 2 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-White | 1 |
| Anti-Protestant | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hewitt | 0 miles | A 18.1 | B 108.3 | Violent: 89.6% lower Property: 52.2% lower |
| Lorena | 0 miles | F 224.8 | A 56.2 | Violent: 29.0% higher Property: 75.2% lower |
| West | 0 miles | A 38.7 | A 38.7 | Violent: 77.8% lower Property: 82.9% lower |
| Riesel | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Woodway | 3 miles | A 10.3 | C 165.5 | Violent: 94.1% lower Property: 26.9% lower |