Washington County, TX Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Washington County in TX is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 2,140 violent crimes and 2,009 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 91.8 per 100k residents, which is 13.6% below the national average. Property crime averages 111.3 per 100k, 32.0% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft 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 Rate91.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,140 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade DAnnual Rate27.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents434 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate111.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,009 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate5.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents344 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate103.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,484 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate2.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents172 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 91.8 | B | 2140 | 106.2 | -13.6% |
| Property Crime | 111.3 | B | 2009 | 163.6 | -32.0% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 3 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 89 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 29 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 27.0 | D | 434 | 22.3 | +21.4% |
| Burglary | 5.5 | A | 344 | 24.0 | -77.1% |
| Larceny | 103.1 | B | 1484 | 116.4 | -11.4% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2.6 | A | 172 | 22.2 | -88.2% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Washington County Sheriff's Office
Brenham Police Department
Brenham, TX