Bastrop County, TX Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Bastrop County in TX is served by 4 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 5,648 violent crimes and 5,421 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 86.9 per 100k residents, which is 18.2% below the national average. Property crime averages 147.9 per 100k, 9.6% 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 Rate86.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents5,648 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate6.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents244 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade DAnnual Rate7.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents109 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade BAnnual Rate15.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents1,173 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate147.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents5,421 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate17.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,019 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate106.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents3,520 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade CAnnual Rate23.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents844 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 86.9 | B | 5648 | 106.2 | -18.2% |
| Property Crime | 147.9 | C | 5421 | 163.6 | -9.6% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 16 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 6.0 | F | 244 | 3.5 | +68.8% |
| Robbery | 7.9 | D | 109 | 5.8 | +35.7% |
| Aggravated Assault | 15.1 | B | 1173 | 22.3 | -32.1% |
| Burglary | 17.9 | B | 1019 | 24.0 | -25.5% |
| Larceny | 106.5 | C | 3520 | 116.4 | -8.5% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 23.5 | C | 844 | 22.2 | +5.9% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Bastrop County Sheriff's Office
Bastrop Police Department
Bastrop, TX
Smithville Police Department
Smithville, TX