Ellis County, TX Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Ellis County in TX is served by 11 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 6,855 violent crimes and 10,688 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 71.9 per 100k residents, which is 32.3% below the national average. Property crime averages 72.9 per 100k, 55.5% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Robbery 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 Rate71.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents6,855 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade AAnnual Rate0.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents17 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate11.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents293 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate0.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents157 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade BAnnual Rate14.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents952 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate72.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents10,688 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate13.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,456 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate49.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents8,128 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate9.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,084 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 71.9 | B | 6855 | 106.2 | -32.3% |
| Property Crime | 72.9 | A | 10688 | 163.6 | -55.5% |
| Homicide | 0.1 | A | 17 | 0.5 | -75.1% |
| Rape | 11.5 | F | 293 | 3.5 | +223.9% |
| Robbery | 0.4 | A | 157 | 5.8 | -93.6% |
| Aggravated Assault | 14.5 | B | 952 | 22.3 | -34.7% |
| Burglary | 13.8 | A | 1456 | 24.0 | -42.5% |
| Larceny | 49.4 | A | 8128 | 116.4 | -57.6% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 9.5 | A | 1084 | 22.2 | -57.2% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Ellis County Sheriff's Office
Ennis Police Department
Ennis, TX
Garrett
Italy Police Department
Italy, TX
Midlothian Police Department
Midlothian, TX
Milford Police Department
Milford, TX
Palmer Police Department
Palmer, TX
Red Oak Police Department
Red Oak, TX
Waxahachie Police Department
Waxahachie, TX