Ellis County, TX Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Ellis County in TX is served by 7 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 4,767 violent crimes and 8,791 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 56.1 per 100k residents, which is -47.2% below the national average. Property crime averages 93.6 per 100k, -42.8% 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 AAnnual Rate56.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents4,767 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents187 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate0.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents132 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate4.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents649 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate93.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents8,791 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate20.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,012 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate58.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents6,912 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BAnnual Rate14.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents847 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 56.1 | A | 4767 | 106.2 | -47.2% |
| Property Crime | 93.6 | A | 8791 | 163.6 | -42.8% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 12 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 1.3 | A | 187 | 3.5 | -64.5% |
| Robbery | 0.6 | A | 132 | 5.8 | -89.9% |
| Aggravated Assault | 4.8 | A | 649 | 22.3 | -78.2% |
| Burglary | 20.5 | B | 1012 | 24.0 | -14.8% |
| Larceny | 58.3 | A | 6912 | 116.4 | -49.9% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 14.5 | B | 847 | 22.2 | -34.7% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Ennis Police Department
Ennis, TX
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