Lamar County, TX Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Lamar County in TX is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 3,882 violent crimes and 3,519 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 135.6 per 100k residents, which is +27.7% above the national average. Property crime averages 154.0 per 100k, -5.9% 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 DAnnual Rate135.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents3,882 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate6.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents166 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate2.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents67 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate14.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents857 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate154.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents3,519 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade CAnnual Rate26.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents825 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate119.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,369 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate8.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents311 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 135.6 | D | 3882 | 106.2 | +27.7% |
| Property Crime | 154.0 | C | 3519 | 163.6 | -5.9% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 8 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 6.0 | F | 166 | 3.5 | +71.1% |
| Robbery | 2.0 | A | 67 | 5.8 | -65.4% |
| Aggravated Assault | 14.1 | A | 857 | 22.3 | -36.6% |
| Burglary | 26.2 | C | 825 | 24.0 | +9.1% |
| Larceny | 119.7 | C | 2369 | 116.4 | +2.9% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 8.1 | A | 311 | 22.2 | -63.6% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Paris Police Department
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Reno Police Department
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