Gillespie County, TX Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

Gillespie County in TX is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 558 violent crimes and 765 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 61.0 per 100k residents, which is 42.6% below the national average. Property crime averages 70.3 per 100k, 57.0% 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 A
Annual Rate61.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents558 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Rape

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Robbery

Grade B

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Aggravated Assault

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate70.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents765 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade B
Annual Rate20.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents142 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade A
Annual Rate46.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents573 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade A
Annual Rate3.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents49 (2019-2023)

Summary Table

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime61.0A558106.2-42.6%
Property Crime70.3A765163.6-57.0%
Homicide0.0A20.5-100.0%
Rape0.0A533.5-100.0%
Robbery4.4B75.8-24.9%
Aggravated Assault0.0A6422.3-100.0%
Burglary20.5B14224.0-14.6%
Larceny46.7A573116.4-59.8%
Motor Vehicle Theft3.0A4922.2-86.3%

Crime Trends

Agencies

Gillespie County Sheriff's Office

Fredericksburg Police Department

Fredericksburg, TX