Howard County, TX Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Howard County in TX is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 4,579 violent crimes and 4,976 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 181.1 per 100k residents, which is 70.5% above the national average. Property crime averages 263.8 per 100k, 61.3% above the national average. The most common offense was Property 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 FAnnual Rate181.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents4,579 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade FAnnual Rate12.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents22 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade CAnnual Rate4.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents85 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade DAnnual Rate28.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents874 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate263.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents4,976 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate64.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents954 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate151.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents3,396 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade FAnnual Rate46.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents597 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 181.1 | F | 4579 | 106.2 | +70.5% |
| Property Crime | 263.8 | F | 4976 | 163.6 | +61.3% |
| Homicide | 12.1 | F | 22 | 0.5 | +2167.1% |
| Rape | 4.0 | C | 85 | 3.5 | +13.4% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 81 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 28.2 | D | 874 | 22.3 | +26.8% |
| Burglary | 64.5 | F | 954 | 24.0 | +168.3% |
| Larceny | 151.0 | D | 3396 | 116.4 | +29.7% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 46.4 | F | 597 | 22.2 | +109.1% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Howard County Sheriff's Office
Big Spring Police Department
Big Spring, TX