Smith County, TX Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Smith County in TX is served by 9 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 13,508 violent crimes and 20,922 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 56.7 per 100k residents, which is 46.6% below the national average. Property crime averages 92.0 per 100k, 43.8% below 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 AAnnual Rate56.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents13,508 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade AAnnual Rate0.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents62 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents598 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate0.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents345 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade BAnnual Rate16.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents3,140 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate92.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents20,922 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate7.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents3,533 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate80.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents15,303 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate4.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,053 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 56.7 | A | 13508 | 106.2 | -46.6% |
| Property Crime | 92.0 | A | 20922 | 163.6 | -43.8% |
| Homicide | 0.2 | A | 62 | 0.5 | -66.2% |
| Rape | 1.6 | A | 598 | 3.5 | -54.1% |
| Robbery | 0.4 | A | 345 | 5.8 | -93.8% |
| Aggravated Assault | 16.4 | B | 3140 | 22.3 | -26.4% |
| Burglary | 7.8 | A | 3533 | 24.0 | -67.4% |
| Larceny | 80.2 | B | 15303 | 116.4 | -31.1% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4.0 | A | 2053 | 22.2 | -82.1% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Smith County Sheriff's Office
Arp Police Department
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Lindale Police Department
Lindale, TX
Tyler Police Department
Tyler, TX
Whitehouse Police Department
Whitehouse, TX