Shelby County, TX Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Shelby County in TX is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,090 violent crimes and 1,581 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 27.4 per 100k residents, which is 74.2% below the national average. Property crime averages 68.4 per 100k, 58.2% below 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 Rate27.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,090 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate2.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents10 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate8.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents217 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate68.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,581 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate8.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents484 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate59.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents940 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 27.4 | A | 1090 | 106.2 | -74.2% |
| Property Crime | 68.4 | A | 1581 | 163.6 | -58.2% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 6 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 36 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 2.0 | A | 10 | 5.8 | -66.2% |
| Aggravated Assault | 8.5 | A | 217 | 22.3 | -61.9% |
| Burglary | 8.5 | A | 484 | 24.0 | -64.7% |
| Larceny | 59.9 | A | 940 | 116.4 | -48.5% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0.0 | A | 139 | 22.2 | -100.0% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Shelby County Sheriff's Office
Center Police Department
Center, TX