Cherokee County, TX Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Cherokee County in TX is served by 6 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 3,216 violent crimes and 3,676 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 92.1 per 100k residents, which is 13.3% below the national average. Property crime averages 98.1 per 100k, 40.0% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape 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 Rate92.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents3,216 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents82 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade CAnnual Rate6.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents27 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate13.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents643 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate98.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents3,676 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade CAnnual Rate26.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents889 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate58.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,334 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate13.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents444 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 92.1 | B | 3216 | 106.2 | -13.3% |
| Property Crime | 98.1 | A | 3676 | 163.6 | -40.0% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 16 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 1.6 | A | 82 | 3.5 | -54.3% |
| Robbery | 6.0 | C | 27 | 5.8 | +4.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 13.1 | A | 643 | 22.3 | -40.9% |
| Burglary | 26.1 | C | 889 | 24.0 | +8.4% |
| Larceny | 58.3 | A | 2334 | 116.4 | -49.9% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 13.7 | A | 444 | 22.2 | -38.2% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Cherokee County Sheriff's Office
Jacksonville Police Department
Jacksonville, TX
Rusk Police Department
Rusk, TX
Cherokee County Constable:
Cherokee County Constable:
Cuney Police Department
Cuney, TX