Wharton County, TX Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Wharton County in TX is served by 6 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 3,026 violent crimes and 4,238 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 100.9 per 100k residents, which is 5.0% below the national average. Property crime averages 153.5 per 100k, 6.2% 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 CAnnual Rate100.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents3,026 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade DAnnual Rate5.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents71 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade CAnnual Rate23.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents670 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate153.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents4,238 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade CAnnual Rate25.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents723 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate103.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents3,084 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade CAnnual Rate21.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents407 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 100.9 | C | 3026 | 106.2 | -5.0% |
| Property Crime | 153.5 | C | 4238 | 163.6 | -6.2% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 10 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 5.4 | D | 71 | 3.5 | +51.8% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 86 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 23.6 | C | 670 | 22.3 | +6.1% |
| Burglary | 25.9 | C | 723 | 24.0 | +8.0% |
| Larceny | 103.6 | B | 3084 | 116.4 | -11.0% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 21.2 | C | 407 | 22.2 | -4.3% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Wharton County Sheriff's Office
El Campo Police Department
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Wharton Police Department
Wharton, TX