Bowie, TX Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Bowie Police Department serves the city of Bowie, TX in Montague County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 277 violent crimes and 645 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 17.0 per 100k residents, which is 84.0% below the national average. Property crime averages 1120.0 per 100k, 584.6% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Violent Crime 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 AAnnual Rate17.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents277 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate1120.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents645 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate1018.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents321 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate101.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents292 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 17.0 | A | 277 | 106.2 | -84.0% |
| Property Crime | 1120.0 | F | 645 | 163.6 | +584.6% |
| Burglary | 1018.2 | F | 321 | 24.0 | +4137.3% |
| Larceny | 101.8 | B | 292 | 116.4 | -12.5% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nocona | 8 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 33.3 | Violent: N/A Property: 97.0% lower |
| Boyd | 32 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Bridgeport | 32 miles | A 15.3 | A 30.7 | Violent: 9.7% lower Property: 97.3% lower |
| Decatur | 32 miles | A 53.3 | D 240.0 | Violent: 214.3% higher Property: 78.6% lower |
| Gainesville | 33 miles | C 110.1 | B 132.1 | Violent: 548.7% higher Property: 88.2% lower |