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West, TX Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The West Police Department serves the city of West, TX in Mclennull County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 52 violent crimes and 86 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 38.7 per 100k residents, which is 63.6% below the national average. Property crime averages 38.7 per 100k, 76.4% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Violent Crime 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 A
Annual Rate38.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents52 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate38.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents86 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade F
Annual Rate38.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents32 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime38.7A52106.2-63.6%
Property Crime38.7A86163.6-76.4%
Burglary38.7F3224.0+60.9%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 2 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-Gay (Male) 1
Anti-Black or African American 1

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Hewitt 0 miles
A 18.1
B 108.3
Violent: 53.3% lower
Property: 180.2% higher
Lorena 0 miles
F 224.8
A 56.2
Violent: 481.5% higher
Property: 45.4% higher
Waco 0 miles
F 174.3
D 226.4
Violent: 350.7% higher
Property: 485.5% higher
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: 73.3% lower
Property: 328.0% higher