Montague County, TX Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Montague County in TX is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 612 violent crimes and 1,139 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 14.3 per 100k residents, which is 86.6% below the national average. Property crime averages 410.3 per 100k, 150.8% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Aggravated Assault 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 Rate14.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents612 (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 AAnnual Rate5.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents141 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate410.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,139 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate348.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents492 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate51.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents579 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate11.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents58 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 14.3 | A | 612 | 106.2 | -86.6% |
| Property Crime | 410.3 | F | 1139 | 163.6 | +150.8% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 1 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 31 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 12 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 5.7 | A | 141 | 22.3 | -74.2% |
| Burglary | 348.0 | F | 492 | 24.0 | +1348.3% |
| Larceny | 51.2 | A | 579 | 116.4 | -56.0% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 11.1 | A | 58 | 22.2 | -49.9% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Montague County Sheriff's Office
Bowie Police Department
Bowie, TX
Nocona Police Department
Nocona, TX