Hays County, TX Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Hays County in TX is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 6,692 violent crimes and 8,812 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 63.3 per 100k residents, which is 40.4% below the national average. Property crime averages 91.0 per 100k, 44.3% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Robbery 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 AAnnual Rate63.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents6,692 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents350 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate0.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents136 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate11.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents1,055 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate91.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents8,812 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate7.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,272 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate66.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents6,567 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BAnnual Rate17.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents958 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 63.3 | A | 6692 | 106.2 | -40.4% |
| Property Crime | 91.0 | A | 8812 | 163.6 | -44.3% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 18 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 1.0 | A | 350 | 3.5 | -71.1% |
| Robbery | 0.8 | A | 136 | 5.8 | -86.7% |
| Aggravated Assault | 11.5 | A | 1055 | 22.3 | -48.2% |
| Burglary | 7.0 | A | 1272 | 24.0 | -71.1% |
| Larceny | 66.7 | A | 6567 | 116.4 | -42.7% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 17.4 | B | 958 | 22.2 | -21.6% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Hays County Sheriff's Office
Kyle Police Department
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Buda Police Department
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