Located in south-central Texas, Karnes County has a relatively low rate of violent crime compared to the national average. According to recent statistics, the county's violent crime rate is 20.5, which is lower than the US average of 22.7. However, property crime is a more prevalent issue in Karnes County, with a rate of 47.2 compared to the national average of 35.4. This means that residents of Karnes County are more likely to be victims of property crimes such as theft, burglary, and motor vehicle theft. As a result, law enforcement in the county has focused on addressing property crime and implementing preventative measures to reduce its occurrence. Despite the relatively low rates, crime in Karnes County still poses a threat to the safety and security of its residents, making it important for authorities to remain vigilant in their efforts to combat and prevent criminal activity.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Karnes County violent crime is 20.5. (The US average is 22.7)
Karnes County property crime is 47.2. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Karnes, Texas does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Beeville, Texas. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Beeville, Texas. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.