Kleberg County, TX Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Kleberg County in TX is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 2,799 violent crimes and 3,406 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 50.9 per 100k residents, which is 52.1% below the national average. Property crime averages 88.1 per 100k, 46.1% below the national average. The most common offense was Property 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 AAnnual Rate50.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,799 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate2.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents52 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate4.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents440 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate88.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents3,406 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate12.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents696 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate64.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,535 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate11.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents170 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 50.9 | A | 2799 | 106.2 | -52.1% |
| Property Crime | 88.1 | A | 3406 | 163.6 | -46.1% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 12 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 101 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 2.0 | A | 52 | 5.8 | -65.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 4.1 | A | 440 | 22.3 | -81.7% |
| Burglary | 12.2 | A | 696 | 24.0 | -49.2% |
| Larceny | 64.9 | A | 2535 | 116.4 | -44.3% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 11.1 | A | 170 | 22.2 | -50.1% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Kleberg County Sheriff's Office
Kingsville Police Department
Kingsville, TX