Wise County, TX Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Wise County in TX is served by 6 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 2,264 violent crimes and 3,345 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 32.8 per 100k residents, which is 69.1% below the national average. Property crime averages 67.4 per 100k, 58.8% 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 Rate32.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,264 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate0.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents154 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate5.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents445 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate67.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents3,345 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate5.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents656 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate61.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,404 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 32.8 | A | 2264 | 106.2 | -69.1% |
| Property Crime | 67.4 | A | 3345 | 163.6 | -58.8% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 22 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.9 | A | 154 | 3.5 | -75.9% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 34 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 5.4 | A | 445 | 22.3 | -75.8% |
| Burglary | 5.6 | A | 656 | 24.0 | -76.8% |
| Larceny | 61.8 | A | 2404 | 116.4 | -46.9% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0.0 | A | 278 | 22.2 | -100.0% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Wise County Sheriff's Office
Bridgeport Police Department
Bridgeport, TX
Decatur Police Department
Decatur, TX
Rhome
Runaway Bay Police Department
Runaway Bay, TX
Boyd Police Department
Boyd, TX