Galax City County, VA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Galax City County in VA is served by 1 law enforcement agency. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 798 violent crimes and 1,249 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 296.6 per 100k residents, which is +179.2% above the national average. Property crime averages 444.8 per 100k, +171.9% above 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 FAnnual Rate296.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents798 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate44.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents45 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate44.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents60 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate444.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,249 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate444.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,034 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 296.6 | F | 798 | 106.2 | +179.2% |
| Property Crime | 444.8 | F | 1249 | 163.6 | +171.9% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 1 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 44.5 | F | 45 | 3.5 | +1157.7% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 4 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 44.5 | F | 60 | 22.3 | +99.8% |
| Burglary | 0.0 | A | 112 | 24.0 | -100.0% |
| Larceny | 444.8 | F | 1034 | 116.4 | +282.3% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0.0 | A | 96 | 22.2 | -100.0% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Galax Police Department
Galax, VA