Crime Statistics
The Texas Department of Public compiles and publishes data statistics for the state. According to records released in 2017, Lubbock County recorded a total of 20,244 offenses. Larceny-theft accounted for most reports with 9,052 incidents, making it the most common property crime. Assaults were the most common type of violent crime. Compared to 2016, the year-to-year crime total decreased by 7.38%, dropping from 21,561 offenses. Incidences of motor vehicle theft increased by 20.79% while larceny-theft, assault, rape, and robbery decreased by 8.8%, 4.42%, 9.09%, and 17% respectively.
Criminal Records
The Lubbock County Sheriff's Office serves as the main law enforcement agency for the county. It provides public access to a variety of records, including arrest records and police reports. County residents can submit an open records request at the Records Department, located at the Lubbock County Detention Center. The department also processes requests for self background checks. Accessing this service will require a social security card and a valid driver's license.
In addition, the Texas Department of Public Safety maintains a searchable conviction database that houses public criminal records. The Computerized Criminal History Section contains different types of data, including prosecutions, arrests and the status of cases for persons arrested for Class B misdemeanors or greater violation.
How to Find Sex Offender Information
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) provides online access to a state-wide sex offender registry. Residents of the county can search for registrants within a map address or offenders enrolled or working at institutes of higher education. Searches can also be made by name. In addition, the public registry is also available as a downloadable file.
How to Obtain Inmate Information in Lubbock County
The Lubbock County Sheriff's Office maintains a public active jail roster of persons currently held in county jail. It provides general information such as the name of the inmate, sex, and booking number. Lubbock County Inmate Records of persons currently held in state correctional inmate facilities can be obtained by contacting the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ). The department maintains a public online search service that interested parties can use to locate inmates. Searches can be conducted using the subject’s name, SID (State Identification) number, or TDCJ number.
Court Records
Lubbock County’s court system consists of multiple district courts, county constitutional courts, courts at law, and justice courts - all of which are housed in the same location at 904 Broadway, Lubbock, TX 79401. The Lubbock County district clerk serves as the custodian for all criminal, family law, civil and adoption cases filed in the six district courts of the county. Interested parties can obtain court records by contacting the district clerk at:
Lubbock County Courthouse
904 Broadway, #105, P.O. Box 10536
Lubbock, TX 79408
Phone: (806) 775-1585
Fax: (806) 775-7992
Court records are available for viewing at the clerk’s office. In addition, members of the public can search for court information and or obtain daily court dockets online. Copies of court records from the county courts at law can be obtained at the county clerk’s office. Lubbock County’s court system also includes multiple municipal courts, which preside over misdemeanors, ordinance violations, and other cases. Residents can view or obtain records by visiting the courthouse location where the case was tried.
Wolfforth Municipal Court
City of Wolfforth Municipal Building
302 Main St, P.O. Box 36
Wolfforth, TX 79382
Phone: (806) 855-4120
Fax: (806) 855-4121
Slaton Municipal Court
Slaton City Hall
130 S 9th St
Slaton, TX 79364
Phone: (806) 828-2004
Fax: (806) 828-2886
Shallowater Municipal Court
P.O. Box 246
Shallowater, TX 79363
Phone: (806) 832-4521
Ransom Canyon Municipal Court
24 Lee Kitchens Drive
Ransom Canyon, TX 79366
Phone: (806) 829-2470
New Deal Municipal Court
P.O. Box 126
New Deal, TX 79350
Phone: (806) 746-6
Lubbock Municipal Court
915 Avenue J, P.O. Box 2000
Lubbock, TX 79457
Phone: (806) 775-2473
Fax: (806) 775-2468
Idalou Municipal Court
301 Main St, P.O. Box 1277
Idalou, TX 79329
Phone: (806) 892-2531
Fax: (806) 892-3298
Buffalo Springs Municipal Court
9999 High Meadows Rd
Lubbock, TX 79404
Phone: (806) 790-4324
Vital Records
Lubbock County provides public access to vital records at the state and county level. Access to some records may require a valid government-issued I.D.
How to Find Divorce Records
Records of divorce decrees granted in the county are available for viewing in the Lubbock District Clerk’s Office. Interested parties can submit requests in person or by mail to:
District Clerk
Lubbock County Courthouse
904 Broadway, Suite 105
Lubbock, TX 79401
Phone: (806) 775-1317
How to Obtain Divorce Verification
Eligible parties can obtain divorce verification letters at the Texas Department of State Health Services Vital Statistics Office. Requests must include a completed application form to the:
Texas Vital Records
Department of State Health Services
P.O. Box 12040
Austin, TX 78711-2040
The department charges a $20.00 fee for divorce verifications. Requests must include the date of the divorce, the name of the spouses at the time of divorce, and the requester's contact information.
How to Obtain Birth and Death Records
The Texas Department of State Health Services compiles, manages, and processes requests for births and deaths records from 1903 till date. Authorized parties can obtain certified copies of birth or death certificate as well as record verifications for births and deaths in the state. Requests can be made in person between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. at the department's office located at:
1100 West 49th Street
Austin, TX 78756
Monday-Friday
Requests can also be submitted by mail to:
Texas Vital Records
Department of State Health Services
P.O. Box 12040
Austin, TX 78711-2040
Applications must include a valid copy of a government-issued photo ID as well as a duly completed application form.
Note: Certified copies of birth and death certificates for births within the past 75 years and deaths within the past 25 years are only issued to immediate family members. A court order or proof of relationship is required to obtain copies.
How to Obtain Marriage Records
Certified copies of a marriage license can be obtained from the Lubbock County Clerk's Office located at:
Lubbock County Clerk
904 Broadway, Room 207
P.O. Box 10536
Lubbock, TX 79408-3536
The office opens between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Similarly, the Texas Department of State Health Services Vital Statistics Unit issues marriage verifications for events in the state. To request marriage records, interested parties must send a completed application form to the:
Texas Vital Records
Department of State Health Services
P.O. Box 12040
Austin, TX 78711-2040
