Bay City, TX Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Bay City Police Department serves the city of Bay City, TX in Matagorda County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 2,789 violent crimes and 2,969 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 162.3 per 100k residents, which is 52.9% above the national average. Property crime averages 266.7 per 100k, 63.0% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Robbery had the lowest rate. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate162.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,789 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade CAnnual Rate5.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents38 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate46.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents274 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate266.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,969 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade DAnnual Rate29.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents525 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate226.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,271 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate5.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents139 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 162.3 | D | 2789 | 106.2 | +52.9% |
| Property Crime | 266.7 | F | 2969 | 163.6 | +63.0% |
| Robbery | 5.8 | C | 38 | 5.8 | -0.3% |
| Aggravated Assault | 46.4 | F | 274 | 22.3 | +108.4% |
| Burglary | 29.0 | D | 525 | 24.0 | +20.6% |
| Larceny | 226.1 | F | 2271 | 116.4 | +94.3% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5.8 | A | 139 | 22.2 | -73.8% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palacios | 14 miles | B 92.3 | A 69.2 | Violent: 43.2% lower Property: 74.1% lower |
| West Columbia | 22 miles | N/A 0.0 | C 167.6 | Violent: N/A Property: 37.1% lower |
| El Campo | 24 miles | D 165.3 | D 206.6 | Violent: 1.8% higher Property: 22.6% lower |
| Brazoria | 24 miles | A 35.4 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 78.2% lower Property: N/A |
| Wharton | 25 miles | A 56.9 | C 159.2 | Violent: 65.0% lower Property: 40.3% lower |