Jones County, TX Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Jones County in TX is served by 4 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 271 violent crimes and 330 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 11.1 per 100k residents, which is 89.5% below the national average. Property crime averages 29.1 per 100k, 82.2% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Larceny 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 Rate11.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents271 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate29.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents330 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate10.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents105 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate7.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents191 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate10.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents34 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 11.1 | A | 271 | 106.2 | -89.5% |
| Property Crime | 29.1 | A | 330 | 163.6 | -82.2% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 3 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 12 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 1 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 0.0 | A | 45 | 22.3 | -100.0% |
| Burglary | 10.8 | A | 105 | 24.0 | -54.9% |
| Larceny | 7.4 | A | 191 | 116.4 | -93.6% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 10.8 | A | 34 | 22.2 | -51.1% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Jones County Sheriff's Office
Anson Police Department
Anson, TX
Hamlin Police Department
Hamlin, TX
Hawley Police Department
Hawley, TX