Matagorda County, TX Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Matagorda County in TX is served by 6 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 3,936 violent crimes and 4,766 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 100.9 per 100k residents, which is 5.0% below the national average. Property crime averages 137.2 per 100k, 16.1% below 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 Rate100.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents3,936 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade BAnnual Rate4.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents58 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate37.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents682 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate137.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents4,766 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate14.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents916 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate101.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents3,462 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BAnnual Rate19.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents340 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 100.9 | C | 3936 | 106.2 | -5.0% |
| Property Crime | 137.2 | B | 4766 | 163.6 | -16.1% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 18 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 155 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 4.2 | B | 58 | 5.8 | -27.3% |
| Aggravated Assault | 37.7 | F | 682 | 22.3 | +69.5% |
| Burglary | 14.3 | A | 916 | 24.0 | -40.7% |
| Larceny | 101.4 | B | 3462 | 116.4 | -12.9% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 19.6 | B | 340 | 22.2 | -11.6% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Matagorda County Sheriff's Office
Bay City Police Department
Bay City, TX
Palacios Police Department
Palacios, TX