Austin County, TX Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Austin County in TX is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 475 violent crimes and 732 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 110.5 per 100k residents, which is +4.1% above the national average. Property crime averages 106.0 per 100k, -35.2% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Aggravated Assault 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 Rate110.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents475 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate4.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents113 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate106.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents732 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate9.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents182 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate68.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents458 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade DAnnual Rate28.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents91 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 110.5 | C | 475 | 106.2 | +4.1% |
| Property Crime | 106.0 | A | 732 | 163.6 | -35.2% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 3 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 15 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 13 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 4.8 | A | 113 | 22.3 | -78.7% |
| Burglary | 9.5 | A | 182 | 24.0 | -60.5% |
| Larceny | 68.0 | A | 458 | 116.4 | -41.5% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 28.5 | D | 91 | 22.2 | +28.4% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Bellville Police Department
Bellville, TX
Sealy Police Department
Sealy, TX
Wallis Police Department
Wallis, TX