Brazoria County, TX Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

Brazoria County in TX is served by 20 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 15,972 violent crimes and 18,043 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 84.7 per 100k residents, which is 20.3% below the national average. Property crime averages 104.3 per 100k, 36.3% 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 B
Annual Rate84.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents15,972 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Rape

Grade B
Annual Rate2.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents568 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade A
Annual Rate1.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents339 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade A
Annual Rate4.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents1,953 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate104.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents18,043 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade C
Annual Rate23.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents2,941 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade A
Annual Rate75.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents13,232 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade A
Annual Rate4.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,813 (2019-2023)

Summary Table

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime84.7B15972106.2-20.3%
Property Crime104.3A18043163.6-36.3%
Homicide0.0A380.5-100.0%
Rape2.4B5683.5-31.8%
Robbery1.1A3395.8-81.0%
Aggravated Assault4.8A195322.3-78.3%
Burglary23.9C294124.0-0.6%
Larceny75.0A13232116.4-35.6%
Motor Vehicle Theft4.9A181322.2-78.1%

Crime Trends

Agencies

Brazoria County Sheriff's Office

Alvin Police Department

Alvin, TX

Angleton Police Department

Angleton, TX

Clute Police Department

Clute, TX

Danbury Police Department

Danbury, TX

Freeport Police Department

Freeport, TX

Lake Jackson Police Department

Lake Jackson, TX

Manvel Police Department

Manvel, TX

Richwood Police Department

Richwood, TX

Sweeny Police Department

Sweeny, TX

West Columbia Police Department

West Columbia, TX

Brazoria Police Department

Brazoria, TX

Brookside Village Police Department

Brookside Village, TX

Brazoria County Constable:

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Jones Creek Police Department

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Surfside Beach Police Department

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Oyster Creek Police Department

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Iowa Colony Police Department

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