Located in Lamar County, Powderly, TX has a relatively low rate of violent crime compared to the rest of the United States, with a rate of 11.7 per 1,000 residents. This is significantly lower than the national average of 22.7. However, the rate of property crime in Powderly is slightly higher than the national average. With a rate of 21.3 per 1,000 residents, this small town sees a higher number of property crimes such as theft, burglary, and motor vehicle theft. This could be due to the town's rural location and sparse population, making it an easy target for criminals. Despite the relatively low crime rates, Powderly, TX still faces the issue of crime, and law enforcement must remain vigilant in protecting the community and its residents.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Powderly violent crime is 11.7. (The US average is 22.7)
Powderly property crime is 21.3. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Powderly, Texas does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Reno (Lamar County), Texas. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Reno (Lamar County), Texas. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.