Walker County, TX Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Walker County in TX is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 4,428 violent crimes and 4,985 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 79.5 per 100k residents, which is 25.1% below the national average. Property crime averages 131.9 per 100k, 19.3% 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 BAnnual Rate79.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents4,428 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade BAnnual Rate3.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents228 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade BAnnual Rate18.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents1,002 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate131.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents4,985 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade DAnnual Rate36.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents879 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate70.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents3,460 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade CAnnual Rate23.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents623 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 79.5 | B | 4428 | 106.2 | -25.1% |
| Property Crime | 131.9 | B | 4985 | 163.6 | -19.3% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 12 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 3.1 | B | 228 | 3.5 | -11.8% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 111 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 18.2 | B | 1002 | 22.3 | -18.2% |
| Burglary | 36.9 | D | 879 | 24.0 | +53.4% |
| Larceny | 70.2 | A | 3460 | 116.4 | -39.7% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 23.9 | C | 623 | 22.2 | +7.7% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Walker County Sheriff's Office
Huntsville Police Department
Huntsville, TX