Waller County, TX Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Waller County in TX is served by 4 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 2,122 violent crimes and 2,775 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 62.0 per 100k residents, which is 41.7% below the national average. Property crime averages 82.0 per 100k, 49.9% 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 Rate62.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,122 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade FAnnual Rate2.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents15 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate5.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents145 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate6.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents505 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate82.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,775 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate15.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents655 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate53.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,743 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate12.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents365 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 62.0 | A | 2122 | 106.2 | -41.7% |
| Property Crime | 82.0 | A | 2775 | 163.6 | -49.9% |
| Homicide | 2.9 | F | 15 | 0.5 | +449.9% |
| Rape | 5.8 | F | 145 | 3.5 | +62.8% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 92 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 6.5 | A | 505 | 22.3 | -71.0% |
| Burglary | 15.4 | A | 655 | 24.0 | -35.9% |
| Larceny | 53.8 | A | 1743 | 116.4 | -53.8% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 12.2 | A | 365 | 22.2 | -45.1% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Waller County Sheriff's Office
Brookshire Police Department
Brookshire, TX
Hempstead Police Department
Hempstead, TX
Prairie View Police Department
Prairie View, TX