Polk County, TX Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Polk County in TX is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,237 violent crimes and 1,771 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 196.0 per 100k residents, which is +84.5% above the national average. Property crime averages 272.8 per 100k, +66.7% above 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 FAnnual Rate196.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,237 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate5.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents49 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade FAnnual Rate11.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents19 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade CAnnual Rate26.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents170 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate272.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,771 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate79.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents154 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate176.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,399 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BAnnual Rate17.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents209 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 196.0 | F | 1237 | 106.2 | +84.5% |
| Property Crime | 272.8 | F | 1771 | 163.6 | +66.7% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 7 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 5.7 | F | 49 | 3.5 | +62.1% |
| Robbery | 11.5 | F | 19 | 5.8 | +97.2% |
| Aggravated Assault | 26.1 | C | 170 | 22.3 | +17.2% |
| Burglary | 79.0 | F | 154 | 24.0 | +228.9% |
| Larceny | 176.5 | D | 1399 | 116.4 | +51.7% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 17.2 | B | 209 | 22.2 | -22.4% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Livingston Police Department
Livingston, TX
Corrigan Police Department
Corrigan, TX
Onalaska Police Department
Onalaska, TX