Upshur County, TX Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Upshur County in TX is served by 7 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,368 violent crimes and 1,972 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 40.1 per 100k residents, which is 62.2% below the national average. Property crime averages 98.1 per 100k, 40.0% 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 AAnnual Rate40.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,368 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate0.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents95 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate1.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents286 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate98.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,972 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate15.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents593 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate66.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,182 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BAnnual Rate16.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents179 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 40.1 | A | 1368 | 106.2 | -62.2% |
| Property Crime | 98.1 | A | 1972 | 163.6 | -40.0% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 11 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.6 | A | 95 | 3.5 | -82.5% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 29 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 1.9 | A | 286 | 22.3 | -91.7% |
| Burglary | 15.4 | A | 593 | 24.0 | -35.7% |
| Larceny | 66.2 | A | 1182 | 116.4 | -43.1% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 16.5 | B | 179 | 22.2 | -25.8% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Upshur County Sheriff's Office
Big Sandy Police Department
Big Sandy, TX
Gilmer Police Department
Gilmer, TX
Ore City Police Department
Ore City, TX
Upshur County Constable:
Upshur County Constable:
East Mountain Police Department
East Mountain, TX