Gaines County, TX Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Gaines County in TX is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 772 violent crimes and 813 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 81.4 per 100k residents, which is 23.3% below the national average. Property crime averages 89.6 per 100k, 45.2% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft 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 Rate81.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents772 (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 CAnnual Rate25.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents121 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate89.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents813 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade CAnnual Rate28.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents185 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate45.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents505 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BAnnual Rate16.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents106 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 81.4 | B | 772 | 106.2 | -23.3% |
| Property Crime | 89.6 | A | 813 | 163.6 | -45.2% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 3 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 11 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 8 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 25.5 | C | 121 | 22.3 | +14.6% |
| Burglary | 28.1 | C | 185 | 24.0 | +16.8% |
| Larceny | 45.0 | A | 505 | 116.4 | -61.3% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 16.6 | B | 106 | 22.2 | -25.2% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Gaines County Sheriff's Office
Seagraves Police Department
Seagraves, TX
Seminole Police Department
Seminole, TX