Galveston, TX Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Galveston Police Department serves the city of Galveston, TX in Galveston County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 6,917 violent crimes and 7,469 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 147.7 per 100k residents, which is 39.1% above the national average. Property crime averages 204.5 per 100k, 25.0% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 9 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. 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 Rate147.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents6,917 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate7.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents409 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade FAnnual Rate11.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents260 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade BAnnual Rate18.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents723 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate204.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents7,469 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate15.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents888 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate166.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents5,448 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade CAnnual Rate22.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,125 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 147.7 | D | 6917 | 106.2 | +39.1% |
| Property Crime | 204.5 | D | 7469 | 163.6 | +25.0% |
| Rape | 7.6 | F | 409 | 3.5 | +114.1% |
| Robbery | 11.4 | F | 260 | 5.8 | +95.3% |
| Aggravated Assault | 18.9 | B | 723 | 22.3 | -14.9% |
| Burglary | 15.2 | A | 888 | 24.0 | -37.0% |
| Larceny | 166.6 | D | 5448 | 116.4 | +43.2% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 22.7 | C | 1125 | 22.2 | +2.5% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 9 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-White | 1 |
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 3 |
| Anti-Mental Disability | 1 |
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| Anti-Physical Disability | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 2 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Marque | 6 miles | F 184.6 | C 179.5 | Violent: 25.0% higher Property: 12.2% lower |
| Jamaica Beach | 6 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Santa Fe | 6 miles | A 62.1 | A 85.4 | Violent: 58.0% lower Property: 58.3% lower |
| Bayou Vista | 7 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Texas City | 8 miles | F 221.1 | D 207.1 | Violent: 49.7% higher Property: 1.3% higher |