Bell County, TX Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

Bell County in TX is served by 10 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 26,953 violent crimes and 32,239 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 56.7 per 100k residents, which is 46.7% below the national average. Property crime averages 93.5 per 100k, 42.8% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Homicide 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 A
Annual Rate56.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents26,953 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade A
Annual Rate0.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents145 (2019-2023)

Rape

Grade A
Annual Rate1.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents1,155 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade A
Annual Rate1.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents812 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade A
Annual Rate7.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents4,577 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate93.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents32,239 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade C
Annual Rate22.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents5,756 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade A
Annual Rate57.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents22,184 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade A
Annual Rate13.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents4,187 (2019-2023)

Summary Table

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime56.7A26953106.2-46.7%
Property Crime93.5A32239163.6-42.8%
Homicide0.3A1450.5-36.6%
Rape1.6A11553.5-53.8%
Robbery1.4A8125.8-75.2%
Aggravated Assault7.3A457722.3-67.3%
Burglary22.9C575624.0-4.9%
Larceny57.2A22184116.4-50.9%
Motor Vehicle Theft13.4A418722.2-39.5%

Crime Trends

Agencies

Bell County Sheriff's Office

Belton Police Department

Belton, TX

Harker Heights Police Department

Harker Heights, TX

Killeen Police Department

Killeen, TX

Nolanville Police Department

Nolanville, TX

Rogers

Temple Police Department

Temple, TX

Morgans Point Resort Police Department

Morgans Point Resort, TX

Troy Police Department

Troy, TX

Salado Police Department

Salado, TX