How Has Crime in Lubbock Shifted Within the Past Year?

Unfortunately, no city in America is free from crime, and Lubbock is no exception. From homicides to robberies, from assault to arson, here's how crime in Lubbock has changed over the last 12 months.

Lubbock Police Department Response Time

Before we discuss the change in crimes within the Hub City, it's important to know that Lubbock's average police response time is six minutes.

Every second counts during an active emergency, but six minutes is much better than Austin's average 2024 response time of 47 minutes.

Also, if you call 9-1-1 in Lubbock, you can expect to wait about six seconds for the dispatcher to pick up, according to the City of Lubbock website.

Homicides and Assault in Lubbock, TX

According to the FBI, the Lubbock Police Department saw a total of 16 homicides within the past year, 10 of which were committed with a firearm, typically at a home or residence.

When it comes to aggravated assault calls in Lubbock, the last 12 months saw over 1,300 reports. Interestingly enough, the majority of those charged with assault as well as the victims were between the ages of 20 and 29.

Lubbock Robberies and Arson

The last 12 months also saw about 400 reports of robberies to the Lubbock Police Department. Most cases took place at victims' homes, but the next most popular locations for robberies in Lubbock were roads/alleys/sidewalks.

Finally, Lubbock saw a reported 46 calls of arson within the past year. Something that might come as a surprise is that the offense of breaking and entering was the most common linked charge to arson in Lubbock.

Most incidents of arson within the past 12 months were from one stranger to another, if the relationship was ever known to begin with.

So, there you have it. If you are curious about other common crimes committed in Lubbock and what the typical characteristics are for each offender, you can find more details on the FBI Crime Data Explorer page.