Waller County, TX Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Waller County in TX is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,062 violent crimes and 1,247 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 65.7 per 100k residents, which is -38.2% below the national average. Property crime averages 84.9 per 100k, -48.1% 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 Rate65.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,062 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade FNot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate5.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents52 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate5.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents307 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate84.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,247 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate10.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents262 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate59.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents793 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BAnnual Rate15.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents181 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 65.7 | A | 1062 | 106.2 | -38.2% |
| Property Crime | 84.9 | A | 1247 | 163.6 | -48.1% |
| Homicide | 3.9 | F | 9 | 0.5 | +633.2% |
| Rape | 5.8 | F | 52 | 3.5 | +63.8% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 62 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 5.8 | A | 307 | 22.3 | -74.0% |
| Burglary | 10.2 | A | 262 | 24.0 | -57.6% |
| Larceny | 59.4 | A | 793 | 116.4 | -48.9% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 15.3 | B | 181 | 22.2 | -31.1% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Brookshire Police Department
Brookshire, TX
Hempstead Police Department
Hempstead, TX
Prairie View Police Department
Prairie View, TX