Van Zandt County, TX Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Van Zandt County in TX is served by 6 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,325 violent crimes and 2,136 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 27.5 per 100k residents, which is 74.1% below the national average. Property crime averages 74.8 per 100k, 54.3% 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 Rate27.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,325 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate5.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents293 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate74.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,136 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate12.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents678 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate55.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,214 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate6.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents238 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 27.5 | A | 1325 | 106.2 | -74.1% |
| Property Crime | 74.8 | A | 2136 | 163.6 | -54.3% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 12 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 68 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 23 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 5.2 | A | 293 | 22.3 | -76.7% |
| Burglary | 12.6 | A | 678 | 24.0 | -47.6% |
| Larceny | 55.7 | A | 1214 | 116.4 | -52.1% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 6.5 | A | 238 | 22.2 | -70.9% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Van Zandt County Sheriff's Office
Canton Police Department
Canton, TX
Edgewood Police Department
Edgewood, TX
Grand Saline Police Department
Grand Saline, TX
Van Police Department
Van, TX
Wills Point Police Department
Wills Point, TX