Lee County, TX Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Lee County in TX is served by 4 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 689 violent crimes and 905 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 26.3 per 100k residents, which is 75.2% below the national average. Property crime averages 59.1 per 100k, 63.9% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape 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 Rate26.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents689 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate6.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents57 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate8.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents128 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate59.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents905 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade CAnnual Rate22.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents209 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate37.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents603 (2019-2023)
Motor 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 | 26.3 | A | 689 | 106.2 | -75.2% |
| Property Crime | 59.1 | A | 905 | 163.6 | -63.9% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 4 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 6.4 | F | 57 | 3.5 | +81.2% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 13 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 8.5 | A | 128 | 22.3 | -61.6% |
| Burglary | 22.1 | C | 209 | 24.0 | -8.2% |
| Larceny | 37.0 | A | 603 | 116.4 | -68.2% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0.0 | A | 86 | 22.2 | -100.0% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Lee County Sheriff's Office
Giddings Police Department
Giddings, TX
Lexington Police Department
Lexington, TX