Fayette County, TX Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Fayette County in TX is served by 6 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 749 violent crimes and 1,258 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 52.1 per 100k residents, which is 51.0% below the national average. Property crime averages 134.7 per 100k, 17.7% 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 Rate52.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents749 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade BAnnual Rate3.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents77 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade BAnnual Rate14.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents182 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate134.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,258 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate8.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents262 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate114.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents856 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate12.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents136 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 52.1 | A | 749 | 106.2 | -51.0% |
| Property Crime | 134.7 | B | 1258 | 163.6 | -17.7% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 3 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 3.0 | B | 77 | 3.5 | -14.7% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 6 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 14.6 | B | 182 | 22.3 | -34.2% |
| Burglary | 8.6 | A | 262 | 24.0 | -64.2% |
| Larceny | 114.1 | C | 856 | 116.4 | -2.0% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 12.1 | A | 136 | 22.2 | -45.5% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Fayette County Sheriff's Office
La Grange Police Department
La Grange, TX
Schulenburg Police Department
Schulenburg, TX
Fayette County Constable:
Fayette County Constable:
Flatonia Police Department
Flatonia, TX