Karnes County, TX Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Karnes County in TX is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 537 violent crimes and 1,060 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 51.7 per 100k residents, which is 51.3% below the national average. Property crime averages 84.5 per 100k, 48.4% 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 AHomicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade ABurglary
Grade FLarceny
Grade AMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 51.7 | A | 537 | 106.2 | -51.3% |
| Property Crime | 84.5 | A | 1060 | 163.6 | -48.4% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 1 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 16 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 12 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 0.0 | A | 125 | 22.3 | -100.0% |
| Burglary | 41.3 | F | 359 | 24.0 | +71.9% |
| Larceny | 39.2 | A | 588 | 116.4 | -66.3% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0.0 | A | 101 | 22.2 | -100.0% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Karnes County Sheriff's Office
Karnes City Police Department
Karnes City, TX
Kenedy Police Department
Kenedy, TX