Anderson County, TX Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Anderson County in TX is served by 1 law enforcement agency. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,951 violent crimes and 2,066 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 135.5 per 100k residents, which is +27.6% above the national average. Property crime averages 119.8 per 100k, -26.7% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Burglary 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 Rate135.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,951 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate10.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents101 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade CAnnual Rate20.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents394 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate119.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,066 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate5.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents441 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate99.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,442 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BAnnual Rate15.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents167 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 135.5 | D | 1951 | 106.2 | +27.6% |
| Property Crime | 119.8 | B | 2066 | 163.6 | -26.7% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 5 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 10.4 | F | 101 | 3.5 | +194.6% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 34 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 20.8 | C | 394 | 22.3 | -6.4% |
| Burglary | 5.2 | A | 441 | 24.0 | -78.3% |
| Larceny | 99.0 | B | 1442 | 116.4 | -14.9% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 15.6 | B | 167 | 22.2 | -29.5% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Palestine Police Department
Palestine, TX