Howard County, TX Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Howard County in TX is served by 1 law enforcement agency. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 3,858 violent crimes and 3,637 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 204.6 per 100k residents, which is +92.6% above the national average. Property crime averages 260.7 per 100k, +59.3% 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 Rate204.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents3,858 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade FAnnual Rate12.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents20 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate8.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents73 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade CAnnual Rate20.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents689 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate260.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents3,637 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate56.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents690 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate168.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,514 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade DAnnual Rate32.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents415 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 204.6 | F | 3858 | 106.2 | +92.6% |
| Property Crime | 260.7 | D | 3637 | 163.6 | +59.3% |
| Homicide | 12.0 | F | 20 | 0.5 | +2157.7% |
| Rape | 8.0 | F | 73 | 3.5 | +126.8% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 76 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 20.1 | C | 689 | 22.3 | -9.9% |
| Burglary | 56.1 | F | 690 | 24.0 | +133.7% |
| Larceny | 168.4 | D | 2514 | 116.4 | +44.8% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 32.1 | D | 415 | 22.2 | +44.7% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Big Spring Police Department
Big Spring, TX