Dawson County, TX Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Dawson County in TX is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 876 violent crimes and 1,317 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 62.1 per 100k residents, which is 41.5% below the national average. Property crime averages 38.0 per 100k, 76.7% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent 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 AAnnual Rate62.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents876 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade FAnnual Rate12.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents18 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate38.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,317 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate32.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents827 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate6.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents114 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 62.1 | A | 876 | 106.2 | -41.5% |
| Property Crime | 38.0 | A | 1317 | 163.6 | -76.7% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 3 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 32 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 12.1 | F | 18 | 5.8 | +107.1% |
| Aggravated Assault | 0.0 | A | 161 | 22.3 | -100.0% |
| Burglary | 0.0 | A | 367 | 24.0 | -100.0% |
| Larceny | 32.0 | A | 827 | 116.4 | -72.5% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 6.0 | A | 114 | 22.2 | -72.8% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Dawson County Sheriff's Office
Lamesa Police Department
Lamesa, TX