Rusk County, TX Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Rusk County in TX is served by 4 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 3,467 violent crimes and 4,125 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 72.7 per 100k residents, which is 31.6% below the national average. Property crime averages 86.4 per 100k, 47.2% below 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 BAnnual Rate72.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents3,467 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate0.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents92 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate9.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents499 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate86.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents4,125 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate10.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents887 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate70.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,765 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate5.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents446 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 72.7 | B | 3467 | 106.2 | -31.6% |
| Property Crime | 86.4 | A | 4125 | 163.6 | -47.2% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 14 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.8 | A | 92 | 3.5 | -78.2% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 45 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 9.3 | A | 499 | 22.3 | -58.2% |
| Burglary | 10.8 | A | 887 | 24.0 | -54.9% |
| Larceny | 70.3 | A | 2765 | 116.4 | -39.6% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5.3 | A | 446 | 22.2 | -76.3% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Rusk County Sheriff's Office
Henderson Police Department
Henderson, TX