Hardin County, TX Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Hardin County in TX is served by 5 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,945 violent crimes and 2,377 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 95.3 per 100k residents, which is 10.3% below the national average. Property crime averages 44.9 per 100k, 72.6% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent 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 BAnnual Rate95.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,945 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade BAnnual Rate2.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents106 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate11.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents282 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate44.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,377 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate15.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents536 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate12.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,412 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate7.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents410 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 95.3 | B | 1945 | 106.2 | -10.3% |
| Property Crime | 44.9 | A | 2377 | 163.6 | -72.6% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 11 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 2.9 | B | 106 | 3.5 | -17.2% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 24 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 11.8 | A | 282 | 22.3 | -46.8% |
| Burglary | 15.8 | B | 536 | 24.0 | -34.3% |
| Larceny | 12.6 | A | 1412 | 116.4 | -89.2% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 7.7 | A | 410 | 22.2 | -65.5% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Hardin County Sheriff's Office
Kountze Police Department
Kountze, TX
Silsbee Police Department
Silsbee, TX
Sour Lake Police Department
Sour Lake, TX
Lumberton Police Department
Lumberton, TX