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Palacios, TX Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Palacios Police Department serves the city of Palacios, TX in Matagorda County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 165 violent crimes and 368 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 92.3 per 100k residents, which is 13.1% below the national average. Property crime averages 69.2 per 100k, 57.7% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Larceny 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 B
Annual Rate92.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents165 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade F
Annual Rate46.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents78 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate69.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents368 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade A
Annual Rate23.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents282 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade F
Annual Rate46.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents21 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime92.3B165106.2-13.1%
Property Crime69.2A368163.6-57.7%
Aggravated Assault46.1F7822.3+107.3%
Larceny23.1A282116.4-80.2%
Motor Vehicle Theft46.1F2122.2+108.0%

Crime Trends

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Bay City 14 miles
D 162.3
F 266.7
Violent: 76.0% higher
Property: 285.5% higher
Brazoria 32 miles
A 35.4
N/A 0.0
Violent: 61.7% lower
Property: N/A
West Columbia 33 miles
N/A 0.0
C 167.6
Violent: N/A
Property: 142.3% higher
El Campo 33 miles
D 165.3
D 206.6
Violent: 79.1% higher
Property: 198.5% higher
Jones Creek 35 miles
N/A 0.0
A 48.1
Violent: N/A
Property: 30.5% lower