Taylor County, TX Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Taylor County in TX is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 863 violent crimes and 602 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 47.7 per 100k residents, which is 55.1% below the national average. Property crime averages 16.6 per 100k, 89.8% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent 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 AAnnual Rate47.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents863 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade CAnnual Rate3.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents71 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate3.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents142 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate16.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents602 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate5.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents210 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate11.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents333 (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 | 47.7 | A | 863 | 106.2 | -55.1% |
| Property Crime | 16.6 | A | 602 | 163.6 | -89.8% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 3 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 3.3 | C | 71 | 3.5 | -5.8% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 6 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 3.3 | A | 142 | 22.3 | -85.0% |
| Burglary | 5.0 | A | 210 | 24.0 | -79.2% |
| Larceny | 11.7 | A | 333 | 116.4 | -90.0% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0.0 | A | 56 | 22.2 | -100.0% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Taylor County Sheriff's Office
Merkel Police Department
Merkel, TX
Tye Police Department
Tye, TX