Cooke County, TX Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Cooke County in TX is served by 5 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 2,078 violent crimes and 2,675 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 169.6 per 100k residents, which is 59.7% above the national average. Property crime averages 311.2 per 100k, 90.2% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Aggravated Assault 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 DAnnual Rate169.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,078 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate1.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents345 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate311.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,675 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate263.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents498 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate42.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,904 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate5.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents259 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 169.6 | D | 2078 | 106.2 | +59.7% |
| Property Crime | 311.2 | F | 2675 | 163.6 | +90.2% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 10 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 108 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 36 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 1.8 | A | 345 | 22.3 | -91.8% |
| Burglary | 263.6 | F | 498 | 24.0 | +997.1% |
| Larceny | 42.6 | A | 1904 | 116.4 | -63.4% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5.0 | A | 259 | 22.2 | -77.3% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Cooke County Sheriff's Office
Gainesville Police Department
Gainesville, TX
Cooke County Constable:
Oak Ridge Police Department
Oak Ridge, TX