Henderson County, TX Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Henderson County in TX is served by 12 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 2,480 violent crimes and 4,217 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 36.3 per 100k residents, which is 65.9% below the national average. Property crime averages 165.4 per 100k, 1.1% above 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 Rate36.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,480 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade BAnnual Rate2.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents293 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate0.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents57 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate5.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents646 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate165.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents4,217 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate65.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,355 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate48.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,227 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade FAnnual Rate51.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents625 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 36.3 | A | 2480 | 106.2 | -65.9% |
| Property Crime | 165.4 | C | 4217 | 163.6 | +1.1% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 16 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 2.5 | B | 293 | 3.5 | -29.4% |
| Robbery | 0.8 | A | 57 | 5.8 | -86.9% |
| Aggravated Assault | 5.3 | A | 646 | 22.3 | -76.2% |
| Burglary | 65.7 | F | 1355 | 24.0 | +173.3% |
| Larceny | 48.2 | A | 2227 | 116.4 | -58.6% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 51.5 | F | 625 | 22.2 | +132.3% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Henderson County Sheriff's Office
Athens Police Department
Athens, TX
Henderson County Constable:
Chandler
Gun Barrel City Police Department
Gun Barrel City, TX
Tool Police Department
Tool, TX
Eustace
Brownsboro
Trinidad
Coffee City Police Department
Coffee City, TX