Deaf Smith County, TX Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Deaf Smith County in TX is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 869 violent crimes and 1,622 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 68.1 per 100k residents, which is 35.9% below the national average. Property crime averages 98.8 per 100k, 39.6% 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 AAnnual Rate68.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents869 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade CAnnual Rate3.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents21 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate3.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents25 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade BAnnual Rate17.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents305 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate98.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,622 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade CAnnual Rate27.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents382 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate54.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,006 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BAnnual Rate17.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents215 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 68.1 | A | 869 | 106.2 | -35.9% |
| Property Crime | 98.8 | A | 1622 | 163.6 | -39.6% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 1 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 3.4 | C | 21 | 3.5 | -3.7% |
| Robbery | 3.4 | A | 25 | 5.8 | -41.5% |
| Aggravated Assault | 17.0 | B | 305 | 22.3 | -23.5% |
| Burglary | 27.3 | C | 382 | 24.0 | +13.7% |
| Larceny | 54.5 | A | 1006 | 116.4 | -53.2% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 17.0 | B | 215 | 22.2 | -23.2% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Deaf Smith County Sheriff's Office
Hereford Police Department
Hereford, TX