Fayette County, TX Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Fayette County in TX is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 548 violent crimes and 750 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 61.4 per 100k residents, which is -42.2% below the national average. Property crime averages 159.5 per 100k, -2.5% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Burglary 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 Rate61.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents548 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade BAnnual Rate19.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents140 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate159.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents750 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate7.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents106 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate140.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents574 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate12.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents66 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 61.4 | A | 548 | 106.2 | -42.2% |
| Property Crime | 159.5 | C | 750 | 163.6 | -2.5% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 2 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 29 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 3 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 19.5 | B | 140 | 22.3 | -12.3% |
| Burglary | 7.4 | A | 106 | 24.0 | -69.0% |
| Larceny | 140.0 | D | 574 | 116.4 | +20.3% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 12.1 | A | 66 | 22.2 | -45.5% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
La Grange Police Department
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Flatonia Police Department
Flatonia, TX