Ward County, TX Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Ward County in TX is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 810 violent crimes and 1,385 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 56.4 per 100k residents, which is 46.9% below the national average. Property crime averages 161.7 per 100k, 1.2% 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 AAnnual Rate56.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents810 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate7.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents49 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade CAnnual Rate21.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents175 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate161.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,385 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate14.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents271 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate133.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents957 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate7.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents150 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 56.4 | A | 810 | 106.2 | -46.9% |
| Property Crime | 161.7 | C | 1385 | 163.6 | -1.2% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 4 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 7.1 | F | 49 | 3.5 | +99.9% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 19 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 21.2 | C | 175 | 22.3 | -4.7% |
| Burglary | 14.0 | A | 271 | 24.0 | -41.7% |
| Larceny | 133.5 | C | 957 | 116.4 | +14.7% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 7.1 | A | 150 | 22.2 | -68.1% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Ward County Sheriff's Office
Monahans Police Department
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