Anderson County, TX Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Anderson County in TX is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 2,380 violent crimes and 2,788 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 84.5 per 100k residents, which is 20.4% below the national average. Property crime averages 89.7 per 100k, 45.2% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape 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 BAnnual Rate84.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,380 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade DAnnual Rate5.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents104 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate11.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents444 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate89.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,788 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate14.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents721 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate65.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,816 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate10.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents235 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 84.5 | B | 2380 | 106.2 | -20.4% |
| Property Crime | 89.7 | A | 2788 | 163.6 | -45.2% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 9 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 5.2 | D | 104 | 3.5 | +47.3% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 39 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 11.7 | A | 444 | 22.3 | -47.4% |
| Burglary | 14.2 | A | 721 | 24.0 | -40.8% |
| Larceny | 65.0 | A | 1816 | 116.4 | -44.1% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 10.4 | A | 235 | 22.2 | -53.1% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Anderson County Sheriff's Office
Palestine Police Department
Palestine, TX