Lavaca County, TX Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Lavaca County in TX is served by 4 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 555 violent crimes and 543 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 98.0 per 100k residents, which is 7.8% below the national average. Property crime averages 49.6 per 100k, 69.7% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Burglary 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 CHomicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade ABurglary
Grade ALarceny
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 | 98.0 | C | 555 | 106.2 | -7.8% |
| Property Crime | 49.6 | A | 543 | 163.6 | -69.7% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 6 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 27 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 2 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 11.4 | A | 90 | 22.3 | -48.8% |
| Burglary | 9.0 | A | 150 | 24.0 | -62.5% |
| Larceny | 40.6 | A | 337 | 116.4 | -65.1% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0.0 | A | 47 | 22.2 | -100.0% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Lavaca County Sheriff's Office
Hallettsville Police Department
Hallettsville, TX
Shiner Police Department
Shiner, TX
Moulton Police Department
Moulton, TX