Vernon, TX Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Vernon Police Department serves the city of Vernon, TX in Wilbarger County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 908 violent crimes and 713 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 166.7 per 100k residents, which is 57.0% above the national average. Property crime averages 83.3 per 100k, 49.1% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Aggravated Assault had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 5 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate166.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents908 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate10.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents136 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate83.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents713 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate72.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents485 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate10.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents66 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 166.7 | D | 908 | 106.2 | +57.0% |
| Property Crime | 83.3 | A | 713 | 163.6 | -49.1% |
| Aggravated Assault | 10.4 | A | 136 | 22.3 | -53.2% |
| Larceny | 72.9 | A | 485 | 116.4 | -37.3% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 10.4 | A | 66 | 22.2 | -53.0% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 5 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-White | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
| Anti-American Indian or Alaska Native | 3 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electra | 23 miles | B 87.3 | A 43.7 | Violent: 47.6% lower Property: 47.6% lower |
| Chillicothe | 28 miles | N/A 0.0 | F 299.4 | Violent: N/A Property: 259.2% higher |
| Crowell | 33 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Iowa Park | 34 miles | A 30.3 | A 60.6 | Violent: 81.8% lower Property: 27.3% lower |
| Seymour | 37 miles | A 38.8 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 76.7% lower Property: N/A |