Kaufman County, TX Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Kaufman County in TX is served by 10 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 6,768 violent crimes and 9,377 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 114.9 per 100k residents, which is 8.2% above the national average. Property crime averages 85.0 per 100k, 48.0% 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 CAnnual Rate114.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents6,768 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade FAnnual Rate1.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents29 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate7.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents282 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade DAnnual Rate8.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents167 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade BAnnual Rate17.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents1,048 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate85.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents9,377 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate8.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,696 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate61.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents6,380 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BAnnual Rate14.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,287 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 114.9 | C | 6768 | 106.2 | +8.2% |
| Property Crime | 85.0 | A | 9377 | 163.6 | -48.0% |
| Homicide | 1.1 | F | 29 | 0.5 | +97.6% |
| Rape | 7.3 | F | 282 | 3.5 | +107.7% |
| Robbery | 8.5 | D | 167 | 5.8 | +45.8% |
| Aggravated Assault | 17.7 | B | 1048 | 22.3 | -20.4% |
| Burglary | 8.0 | A | 1696 | 24.0 | -66.7% |
| Larceny | 61.5 | A | 6380 | 116.4 | -47.1% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 14.8 | B | 1287 | 22.2 | -33.2% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Kaufman County Sheriff's Office
Forney Police Department
Forney, TX
Kaufman Police Department
Kaufman, TX
Kemp Police Department
Kemp, TX
Terrell Police Department
Terrell, TX
Kaufman County Constable:
Crandall Police Department
Crandall, TX