Bowie County, TX Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Bowie County in TX is served by 11 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 6,932 violent crimes and 9,115 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 80.8 per 100k residents, which is 24.0% below the national average. Property crime averages 104.4 per 100k, 36.2% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Robbery 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 Rate80.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents6,932 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate0.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents282 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate0.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents191 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade DAnnual Rate33.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents1,234 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate104.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents9,115 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate6.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,551 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate86.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents6,607 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate11.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents897 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 80.8 | B | 6932 | 106.2 | -24.0% |
| Property Crime | 104.4 | A | 9115 | 163.6 | -36.2% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 33 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.7 | A | 282 | 3.5 | -80.4% |
| Robbery | 0.4 | A | 191 | 5.8 | -94.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 33.1 | D | 1234 | 22.3 | +48.7% |
| Burglary | 6.6 | A | 1551 | 24.0 | -72.7% |
| Larceny | 86.2 | B | 6607 | 116.4 | -25.9% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 11.6 | A | 897 | 22.2 | -47.5% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Bowie County Sheriff's Office
De Kalb Police Department
De Kalb, TX
Maud
Nash Police Department
Nash, TX
New Boston Police Department
New Boston, TX
Texarkana Police Department
Texarkana, TX
Wake Village Police Department
Wake Village, TX
Bowie County Constable:
Hooks Police Department
Hooks, TX