Cherokee County, TX Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Cherokee County in TX is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,555 violent crimes and 1,875 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 103.4 per 100k residents, which is -2.6% below the national average. Property crime averages 103.9 per 100k, -36.5% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft 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 CAnnual Rate103.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,555 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade DAnnual Rate7.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents18 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade BAnnual Rate15.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents320 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate103.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,875 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade DAnnual Rate29.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents442 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate60.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,244 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate14.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents186 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 103.4 | C | 1555 | 106.2 | -2.6% |
| Property Crime | 103.9 | A | 1875 | 163.6 | -36.5% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 6 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 36 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 7.0 | D | 18 | 5.8 | +20.1% |
| Aggravated Assault | 15.4 | B | 320 | 22.3 | -30.9% |
| Burglary | 29.4 | D | 442 | 24.0 | +22.2% |
| Larceny | 60.6 | A | 1244 | 116.4 | -48.0% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 14.0 | A | 186 | 22.2 | -37.0% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
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