Located in the heart of Texas, Shackelford County is known for its peaceful and tight-knit community. However, recent statistics reveal a concerning trend in terms of crime rates. According to background information, the county's violent crime rate is 16.1, significantly lower than the US average of 22.7. Nevertheless, this is still a cause for concern for residents and local law enforcement. Property crime is also a concern, with a rate of 29.6 compared to the national average of 35.4. This indicates that while Shackelford County may have a relatively low crime rate compared to the rest of the country, there is still room for improvement in terms of addressing and preventing criminal activity. It is important for the community to work together and support law enforcement in their efforts to maintain safety and security in the county.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Shackelford County violent crime is 16.1. (The US average is 22.7)
Shackelford County property crime is 29.6. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Shackelford, Texas does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Baird, Texas. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Baird, Texas. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.