Refugio County, TX Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Refugio County in TX is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 230 violent crimes and 354 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 129.3 per 100k residents, which is 21.8% above the national average. Property crime averages 86.0 per 100k, 47.4% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent 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 DAnnual Rate129.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents230 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Robbery
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate12.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents34 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate86.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents354 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade CAnnual Rate24.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents112 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate37.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents163 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate12.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents78 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 129.3 | D | 230 | 106.2 | +21.8% |
| Property Crime | 86.0 | A | 354 | 163.6 | -47.4% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 2 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 6 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 4 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 12.0 | A | 34 | 22.3 | -46.0% |
| Burglary | 24.0 | C | 112 | 24.0 | +0.0% |
| Larceny | 37.9 | A | 163 | 116.4 | -67.4% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 12.0 | A | 78 | 22.2 | -45.8% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Refugio County Sheriff's Office
Refugio Police Department
Refugio, TX