Polk County, TX Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Polk County in TX is served by 4 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 3,623 violent crimes and 4,375 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 159.4 per 100k residents, which is 50.1% above the national average. Property crime averages 222.7 per 100k, 36.1% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Homicide 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 DAnnual Rate159.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents3,623 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade FAnnual Rate1.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents31 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade DAnnual Rate4.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents172 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade DAnnual Rate8.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents45 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade CAnnual Rate20.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents406 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate222.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents4,375 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate63.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents917 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate144.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,852 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BAnnual Rate14.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents579 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 159.4 | D | 3623 | 106.2 | +50.1% |
| Property Crime | 222.7 | D | 4375 | 163.6 | +36.1% |
| Homicide | 1.1 | F | 31 | 0.5 | +112.1% |
| Rape | 4.9 | D | 172 | 3.5 | +37.6% |
| Robbery | 8.6 | D | 45 | 5.8 | +47.9% |
| Aggravated Assault | 20.7 | C | 406 | 22.3 | -7.0% |
| Burglary | 63.8 | F | 917 | 24.0 | +165.5% |
| Larceny | 144.3 | D | 2852 | 116.4 | +24.0% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 14.6 | B | 579 | 22.2 | -34.2% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Polk County Sheriff's Office
Livingston Police Department
Livingston, TX
Corrigan Police Department
Corrigan, TX
Onalaska Police Department
Onalaska, TX