Premont, TX Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Premont Police Department serves the city of Premont, TX in Jim Wells County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 118 violent crimes and 116 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 124.0 per 100k residents, which is 16.8% above the national average. Property crime averages 41.3 per 100k, 74.7% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Property Crime 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 Rate124.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents118 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate41.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents116 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade FNot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 124.0 | C | 118 | 106.2 | +16.8% |
| Property Crime | 41.3 | A | 116 | 163.6 | -74.7% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 41.3 | F | 6 | 22.2 | +86.4% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alice | 0 miles | C 124.8 | A 45.4 | Violent: 0.7% higher Property: 9.8% higher |
| Freer | 25 miles | A 42.4 | A 84.8 | Violent: 65.8% lower Property: 105.0% higher |
| Mathis | 30 miles | C 117.3 | C 164.2 | Violent: 5.4% lower Property: 297.3% higher |
| Kingsville | 33 miles | C 101.7 | B 122.1 | Violent: 18.0% lower Property: 195.3% higher |
| Bishop | 35 miles | C 97.8 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 21.1% lower Property: N/A |