Austin County, TX Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Austin County in TX is served by 7 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 921 violent crimes and 1,227 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 97.9 per 100k residents, which is 7.8% below the national average. Property crime averages 93.1 per 100k, 43.1% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent 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 CAnnual Rate97.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents921 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents31 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate1.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents17 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate7.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents201 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate93.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,227 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate9.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents309 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate60.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents725 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade CAnnual Rate22.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents190 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 97.9 | C | 921 | 106.2 | -7.8% |
| Property Crime | 93.1 | A | 1227 | 163.6 | -43.1% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 5 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 1.4 | A | 31 | 3.5 | -61.4% |
| Robbery | 1.4 | A | 17 | 5.8 | -76.5% |
| Aggravated Assault | 7.7 | A | 201 | 22.3 | -65.6% |
| Burglary | 9.8 | A | 309 | 24.0 | -59.0% |
| Larceny | 60.6 | A | 725 | 116.4 | -47.9% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 22.7 | C | 190 | 22.2 | +2.5% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Austin County Sheriff's Office
Bellville Police Department
Bellville, TX
Sealy Police Department
Sealy, TX
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Wallis Police Department
Wallis, TX