Limestone County, TX Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Limestone County in TX is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,256 violent crimes and 1,429 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 38.6 per 100k residents, which is 63.7% 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 Motor Vehicle Theft 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 Rate38.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,256 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade BAnnual Rate18.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents244 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate148.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,429 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate76.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents443 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate62.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents853 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate9.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents119 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 38.6 | A | 1256 | 106.2 | -63.7% |
| Property Crime | 148.7 | C | 1429 | 163.6 | -9.1% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 3 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 76 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 24 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 18.1 | B | 244 | 22.3 | -18.5% |
| Burglary | 76.5 | F | 443 | 24.0 | +218.5% |
| Larceny | 62.9 | A | 853 | 116.4 | -45.9% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 9.2 | A | 119 | 22.2 | -58.4% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Limestone County Sheriff's Office
Groesbeck Police Department
Groesbeck, TX
Mexia Police Department
Mexia, TX