Houston County, TX Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Houston County in TX is served by 6 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 607 violent crimes and 1,271 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 54.7 per 100k residents, which is 48.5% below the national average. Property crime averages 61.2 per 100k, 62.6% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Aggravated Assault 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 Rate54.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents607 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate7.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents31 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate2.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents149 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate61.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,271 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade CAnnual Rate23.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents332 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate30.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents829 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate7.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents110 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 54.7 | A | 607 | 106.2 | -48.5% |
| Property Crime | 61.2 | A | 1271 | 163.6 | -62.6% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 3 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 7.6 | F | 31 | 3.5 | +116.1% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 15 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 2.4 | A | 149 | 22.3 | -89.4% |
| Burglary | 23.5 | C | 332 | 24.0 | -2.2% |
| Larceny | 30.0 | A | 829 | 116.4 | -74.2% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 7.6 | A | 110 | 22.2 | -65.5% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Houston County Sheriff's Office
Crockett Police Department
Crockett, TX
Grapeland Police Department
Grapeland, TX