Liberty County, TX Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Liberty County in TX is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 3,515 violent crimes and 5,475 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 67.1 per 100k residents, which is 36.8% below the national average. Property crime averages 148.7 per 100k, 9.1% 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 Rate67.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents3,515 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate0.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents266 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade DAnnual Rate8.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents79 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade BAnnual Rate16.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents814 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate148.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents5,475 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade DAnnual Rate29.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,298 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate82.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents3,010 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade FAnnual Rate36.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,139 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 67.1 | A | 3515 | 106.2 | -36.8% |
| Property Crime | 148.7 | C | 5475 | 163.6 | -9.1% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 29 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.8 | A | 266 | 3.5 | -76.4% |
| Robbery | 8.9 | D | 79 | 5.8 | +53.1% |
| Aggravated Assault | 16.9 | B | 814 | 22.3 | -24.2% |
| Burglary | 29.0 | D | 1298 | 24.0 | +20.6% |
| Larceny | 82.9 | B | 3010 | 116.4 | -28.7% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 36.8 | F | 1139 | 22.2 | +65.9% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Liberty County Sheriff's Office
Dayton Police Department
Dayton, TX
Liberty Police Department
Liberty, TX