Matagorda County, TX Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Matagorda County in TX is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 2,954 violent crimes and 3,337 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 127.3 per 100k residents, which is +19.9% above the national average. Property crime averages 167.9 per 100k, +2.7% above 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 Rate127.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,954 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate2.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents42 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate46.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents352 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate167.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents3,337 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate14.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents583 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate124.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,553 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade CAnnual Rate26.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents160 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 127.3 | C | 2954 | 106.2 | +19.9% |
| Property Crime | 167.9 | C | 3337 | 163.6 | +2.7% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 11 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 91 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 2.9 | A | 42 | 5.8 | -50.2% |
| Aggravated Assault | 46.3 | F | 352 | 22.3 | +107.8% |
| Burglary | 14.5 | A | 583 | 24.0 | -39.7% |
| Larceny | 124.6 | C | 2553 | 116.4 | +7.1% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 26.0 | C | 160 | 22.2 | +17.1% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
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