Lamar County, TX Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Lamar County in TX is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 4,369 violent crimes and 4,253 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 106.7 per 100k residents, which is 0.5% above the national average. Property crime averages 119.0 per 100k, 27.3% 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 CAnnual Rate106.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents4,369 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade CAnnual Rate4.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents187 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate2.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents69 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate13.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents1,010 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate119.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents4,253 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade CAnnual Rate26.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,021 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate85.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,812 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate6.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents404 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 106.7 | C | 4369 | 106.2 | +0.5% |
| Property Crime | 119.0 | B | 4253 | 163.6 | -27.3% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 12 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 4.0 | C | 187 | 3.5 | +14.0% |
| Robbery | 2.8 | A | 69 | 5.8 | -51.4% |
| Aggravated Assault | 13.9 | A | 1010 | 22.3 | -37.7% |
| Burglary | 26.4 | C | 1021 | 24.0 | +9.8% |
| Larceny | 85.7 | B | 2812 | 116.4 | -26.3% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 6.9 | A | 404 | 22.2 | -69.1% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Lamar County Sheriff's Office
Paris Police Department
Paris, TX
Reno Police Department
Reno, TX