Galveston County, TX Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Galveston County in TX is served by 9 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 18,214 violent crimes and 20,941 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 128.5 per 100k residents, which is +20.9% above the national average. Property crime averages 140.4 per 100k, -14.2% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate128.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents18,214 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade DAnnual Rate4.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents867 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade CAnnual Rate6.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents572 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade CAnnual Rate20.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents1,933 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate140.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents20,941 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade CAnnual Rate23.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents3,029 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate96.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents15,298 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BAnnual Rate17.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,562 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 128.5 | D | 18214 | 106.2 | +20.9% |
| Property Crime | 140.4 | B | 20941 | 163.6 | -14.2% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 89 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 4.8 | D | 867 | 3.5 | +36.8% |
| Robbery | 6.7 | C | 572 | 5.8 | +14.5% |
| Aggravated Assault | 20.5 | C | 1933 | 22.3 | -7.8% |
| Burglary | 23.1 | C | 3029 | 24.0 | -3.7% |
| Larceny | 96.2 | B | 15298 | 116.4 | -17.3% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 17.6 | B | 2562 | 22.2 | -20.4% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Dickinson Police Department
Dickinson, TX
Galveston Police Department
Galveston, TX
Hitchcock Police Department
Hitchcock, TX
Kemah Police Department
Kemah, TX
La Marque Police Department
La Marque, TX
Texas City Police Department
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Jamaica Beach Police Department
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Santa Fe Police Department
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Bayou Vista Police Department
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