Ward County, TX Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Ward County in TX is served by 1 law enforcement agency. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 452 violent crimes and 582 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 84.8 per 100k residents, which is -20.1% below the national average. Property crime averages 127.2 per 100k, -22.2% 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 Rate84.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents452 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate14.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents34 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate42.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents119 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate127.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents582 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate99.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents405 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate14.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents68 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 84.8 | B | 452 | 106.2 | -20.1% |
| Property Crime | 127.2 | B | 582 | 163.6 | -22.2% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 3 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 14.1 | F | 34 | 3.5 | +299.8% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 11 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 42.4 | F | 119 | 22.3 | +90.5% |
| Burglary | 0.0 | A | 105 | 24.0 | -100.0% |
| Larceny | 99.0 | B | 405 | 116.4 | -15.0% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 14.1 | A | 68 | 22.2 | -36.2% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Monahans Police Department
Monahans, TX