All eight FBI Part I offenses
| Offense | Count | Per 100k | YoY | 5-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 1,184 | 3.9 | -26.1% | |
| Rape | 12,844 | 42.1 | -21.0% | |
| Robbery | 13,351 | 43.8 | -28.6% | |
| Aggravated assault | 65,334 | 214.2 | -20.3% | |
| Burglary | 65,287 | 214.0 | -23.7% | |
| Larceny | 347,897 | 1140.5 | -19.6% | |
| Motor vehicle theft | 64,352 | 211.0 | -29.6% | |
| Arson | 2,073 | 6.8 | -21.9% |
Crime trends since 2023
How to read this chart
A declining line can mean several things: fewer crimes occurred (effective policing, courts, or deterrence at work), fewer crimes were reported (agencies dropped out of NIBRS), or crimes were reclassified into different categories. A rising line carries the same ambiguity in reverse. FBI data captures only what agencies submit — see The Gap to verify which agencies in Texas are still reporting.
What this data says
Texas reported 1,184 homicides in the trailing 12 months — a rate of 3.9 per 100,000 residents. That's a 26.1% decrease compared to the prior 12-month window.
Texas's rate sits near the national median. It ranks #16 of 51 states by homicides per capita (1 = highest). The national median across all states is 3.2 per 100,000.
Other notable year-over-year shifts: rape is down 21.0%, robbery is down 28.6%, aggravated assault is down 20.3%.