Jim Wells County, TX Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Jim Wells County in TX is served by 4 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 3,945 violent crimes and 4,879 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 108.6 per 100k residents, which is 2.3% above the national average. Property crime averages 70.4 per 100k, 57.0% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent 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 CAnnual Rate108.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents3,945 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade FAnnual Rate1.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents12 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate1.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents54 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate13.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents899 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate70.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents4,879 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade CAnnual Rate27.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,399 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate19.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents3,061 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade CAnnual Rate21.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents357 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 108.6 | C | 3945 | 106.2 | +2.3% |
| Property Crime | 70.4 | A | 4879 | 163.6 | -57.0% |
| Homicide | 1.9 | F | 12 | 0.5 | +254.7% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 112 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 1.9 | A | 54 | 5.8 | -67.5% |
| Aggravated Assault | 13.6 | A | 899 | 22.3 | -39.0% |
| Burglary | 27.5 | C | 1399 | 24.0 | +14.6% |
| Larceny | 19.2 | A | 3061 | 116.4 | -83.5% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 21.6 | C | 357 | 22.2 | -2.6% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Jim Wells County Sheriff's Office
Alice Police Department
Alice, TX
Premont Police Department
Premont, TX