Willacy County, TX Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Willacy County in TX is served by 4 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,793 violent crimes and 1,507 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 55.1 per 100k residents, which is 48.1% below the national average. Property crime averages 442.0 per 100k, 170.2% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Aggravated Assault 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 Rate55.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,793 (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 AAnnual Rate7.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents454 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate442.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,507 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate234.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents467 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate192.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents927 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BAnnual Rate14.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents92 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 55.1 | A | 1793 | 106.2 | -48.1% |
| Property Crime | 442.0 | F | 1507 | 163.6 | +170.2% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 8 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 47 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 24 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 7.4 | A | 454 | 22.3 | -66.7% |
| Burglary | 234.7 | F | 467 | 24.0 | +876.8% |
| Larceny | 192.5 | F | 927 | 116.4 | +65.4% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 14.8 | B | 92 | 22.2 | -33.2% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Willacy County Sheriff's Office
Lyford Police Department
Lyford, TX
Raymondville Police Department
Raymondville, TX