Jefferson County, TX Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Jefferson County in TX is served by 7 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 27,921 violent crimes and 25,162 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 137.2 per 100k residents, which is 29.2% above the national average. Property crime averages 133.4 per 100k, 18.4% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Homicide 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 DAnnual Rate137.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents27,921 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade FAnnual Rate2.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents106 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate2.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents672 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade BAnnual Rate5.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents1,437 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade DAnnual Rate33.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents5,606 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate133.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents25,162 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade CAnnual Rate22.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents5,376 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate99.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents17,180 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate11.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,466 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 137.2 | D | 27921 | 106.2 | +29.2% |
| Property Crime | 133.4 | B | 25162 | 163.6 | -18.4% |
| Homicide | 2.0 | F | 106 | 0.5 | +278.0% |
| Rape | 2.1 | A | 672 | 3.5 | -41.9% |
| Robbery | 5.2 | B | 1437 | 5.8 | -10.3% |
| Aggravated Assault | 33.7 | D | 5606 | 22.3 | +51.3% |
| Burglary | 22.4 | C | 5376 | 24.0 | -6.7% |
| Larceny | 99.2 | B | 17180 | 116.4 | -14.7% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 11.1 | A | 2466 | 22.2 | -50.0% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Jefferson County Sheriff's Office
Beaumont Police Department
Beaumont, TX
Groves Police Department
Groves, TX
Nederland Police Department
Nederland, TX
Port Neches Police Department
Port Neches, TX