Gonzales County, TX Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Gonzales County in TX is served by 8 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,193 violent crimes and 1,162 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 137.7 per 100k residents, which is 29.7% above the national average. Property crime averages 43.5 per 100k, 73.4% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent 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 DAnnual Rate137.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,193 (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/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate36.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents649 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate43.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,162 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate2.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents274 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate39.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents749 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate2.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents129 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 137.7 | D | 1193 | 106.2 | +29.7% |
| Property Crime | 43.5 | A | 1162 | 163.6 | -73.4% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 5 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 69 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 12 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 36.1 | F | 649 | 22.3 | +62.0% |
| Burglary | 2.2 | A | 274 | 24.0 | -90.7% |
| Larceny | 39.0 | A | 749 | 116.4 | -66.5% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2.2 | A | 129 | 22.2 | -89.9% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Gonzales County Sheriff's Office
Gonzales Police Department
Gonzales, TX
Nixon Police Department
Nixon, TX
Waelder Police Department
Waelder, TX