Arrest Records
The latest crime data for Nueces County show that there were 274 violent crimes and 918 property crimes in 2015. Compared to the previous year, violent crime rate rose by 68.1% while property crime rate increased by 4.6%. A closer look at violent crime statistics reveals that the county recorded 1 murder, 10 rapes, 251 aggravated assaults, and 12 robberies in 2015. Larceny was the most prevalent property crime with 691 cases while burglary came second with 180 incidents. There were also 45 vehicle thefts and 4 cases of arson.
Compared to 2014 crime data, burglary was the only crime that did not record a year-on-year increase. Burglary rate in Nueces County declined by 12.9%. While the county recorded one case of murder in 2015, there was none in 2014. However, there were higher rates of rape (42.9%), aggravated assault (73.1%), robbery (9.1%), larceny (8%), vehicle theft (55.2%), and arson (300%).
Nueces County Criminal Records
The Texas Department of Public Safety (TxDPS) is the agency responsible for maintaining an up-to-date list of sex offenders in all the counties of the state. Its statewide database is searchable on its website. To find individual offenders, visit the Public Sex Offender Registry Search webpage on TxDPS website. Use the map search function to find registered sex offenders living in neighborhoods around Nueces County. The page also allows anyone to search for sex offenders in and around college and university campuses.
Nueces County Sheriff's Department also provides a local resource for finding registered sex offenders living in the county. Visit the Offender Watch webpage to search for sex offenders living in different municipalities of Nueces County.
Nueces County does not make jail records accessible online. The Sheriff's Office also does not provide a means to find inmates booked into the county jails. To find specific inmates in Nueces County, use the statewide inmate search tool provided by VineLink.
Nueces County Court Records
Nueces County website has a central public access database for storing case records online. This portal has separate search functions for criminal case records; civil and family case records; and probate and guardianship case records. The public can also access the court calendar via this portal.
For further information about court records for Nueces County, contact the District Clerk at:
Nueces County Courthouse
901 Leopard Street,
3rd Floor, Room 313
Corpus Christi, TX 78401
(361) 888-0450
The office opens from Monday to Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
Public Records
The Office of the County Clerk maintains all vital records for Nueces County. These include birth and death certificates as well as marriage licenses. To request for these records, visit the County Clerk's Office at:
Nueces County Courthouse
901 Leopard Street,
2nd Floor, Room 301
Corpus Christi, TX 78401
(361) 888-0580
The office opens from Monday to Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Download, complete, and bring the Application for Certified Copies of Birth or Death Record.
Are Property Records Open to the Public in Nueces County?
Anyone can access Nueces County property records in compliance with the provisions of the State of Texas Public Information Act. Applicants can submit their requests to inspect or obtain copies of property records to the Office of the County Clerk.
Where and How to Find Property Records in Nueces County
The Nueces County Clerk maintains lands and deed records for the county. It also provides an index of recorded land instruments for easy retrieval of property documents. Interested persons can obtain copies of Nueces County property records by contacting the office of the county clerk at:
Nueces County Courthouse
Leopard Street
Corpus Christi, TX 78401
Phone: (361) 888-0580
The clerk's office is open on Mondays to Thursdays between 8.00 p.m. to 5.00.p.m. On Fridays, the office is open from 8.00.p.m. to 4.00 p.m.
How to Look Up Nueces County Property Records
The Nueces County Appraisal District maintains an online property database for the county. Requesters can conduct a property search using search keywords such as the property owner's name or address, appraisal district reference number, and fiduciary number. They can also perform a tax office property search to verify a property’s tax balance using the property address, the property owner's name, the property Identification, and geographical identification. For more information on how to lookup Nueces county property records, interested people can contact the Nueces county tax assessor at:
901 Leopard Street.
Suite 301
Corpus Christi, TX 78401
Phone: (361) 888-0230
Email: tax@nuecesco.com
They can also contact Nueces County Appraisal District Office at:
201 North Chaparral Street
Corpus Christi, TX 78401
Phone: (361) 881-9978
Location of Nueces County Township Property Assessors
901 Leopard Street.
Corpus Christi, TX 78401
Floor: 3rd Room: 301
Phone: (361) 888-0230
Email: tax@nuecesco.com
North Chaparral Street
Corpus Christi, TX 78401
Phone: (361) 881-9978
