Dewitt County, TX Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Dewitt County in TX is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 984 violent crimes and 1,164 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 61.9 per 100k residents, which is 41.7% below the national average. Property crime averages 117.6 per 100k, 28.1% 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 Rate61.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents984 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade DAnnual Rate5.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents45 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade CAnnual Rate23.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents351 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate117.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,164 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate16.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents248 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate77.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents785 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate11.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents112 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 61.9 | A | 984 | 106.2 | -41.7% |
| Property Crime | 117.6 | B | 1164 | 163.6 | -28.1% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 3 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 5.2 | D | 45 | 3.5 | +46.2% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 9 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 23.7 | C | 351 | 22.3 | +6.6% |
| Burglary | 16.5 | B | 248 | 24.0 | -31.2% |
| Larceny | 77.3 | B | 785 | 116.4 | -33.5% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 11.4 | A | 112 | 22.2 | -48.8% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Dewitt County Sheriff's Office
Cuero Police Department
Cuero, TX