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 AAnnual Rate56.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents26,953 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade AAnnual Rate0.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents145 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents1,155 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate1.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents812 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate7.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents4,577 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate93.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents32,239 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade CAnnual Rate22.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents5,756 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate57.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents22,184 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate13.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents4,187 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 56.7 | A | 26953 | 106.2 | -46.7% |
| Property Crime | 93.5 | A | 32239 | 163.6 | -42.8% |
| Homicide | 0.3 | A | 145 | 0.5 | -36.6% |
| Rape | 1.6 | A | 1155 | 3.5 | -53.8% |
| Robbery | 1.4 | A | 812 | 5.8 | -75.2% |
| Aggravated Assault | 7.3 | A | 4577 | 22.3 | -67.3% |
| Burglary | 22.9 | C | 5756 | 24.0 | -4.9% |
| Larceny | 57.2 | A | 22184 | 116.4 | -50.9% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 13.4 | A | 4187 | 22.2 | -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