Gonzales County, TX Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

Gonzales County in TX is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 662 violent crimes and 636 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 199.6 per 100k residents, which is +87.9% above the national average. Property crime averages 46.2 per 100k, -71.7% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Property Crime 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 F
Annual Rate199.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents662 (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 N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Aggravated Assault

Grade F
Annual Rate60.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents501 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate46.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents636 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Larceny

Grade A
Annual Rate46.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents439 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Summary Table

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime199.6F662106.2+87.9%
Property Crime46.2A636163.6-71.7%
Homicide0.0A30.5-100.0%
Rape0.0A393.5-100.0%
Robbery0.0A95.8-100.0%
Aggravated Assault60.1F50122.3+170.0%
Burglary0.0A12824.0-100.0%
Larceny46.2A439116.4-60.3%
Motor Vehicle Theft0.0A6422.2-100.0%

Crime Trends

Agencies

Gonzales Police Department

Gonzales, TX

Nixon Police Department

Nixon, TX

Waelder Police Department

Waelder, TX