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Is Galt, California Safe?

Population 26,964 · Safer than 18% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

With a violent crime rate below the national average, Galt faces real safety challenges. It earns a D grade and ranks below 82% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,965 per 100K.

Galt Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricGaltCalifornia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate232.0333.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2401.52099.21,832.3
Murder Rate2.0--5.7
Assault Rate167.0--268.2
Theft Rate1965.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate357.0--318.3

All rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report + Census Bureau population estimates.

Overall SafetyD

263.4 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

232/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2402/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Galt

Violent crime in Galt is below the national average. The rate of 232.0 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2401.5 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,965 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Galt Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder2
035% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault167
062% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery39
062% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary325
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,965
01.4x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft357
01.1x national avgAvg: 318.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. Vertical marker = national average.

How Galt Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Galt
232.0
State
333.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Galt
2401.5
State
2099.2
National
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. National averages from 2023 FBI UCR data.

Frequently Asked Questions About Galt Safety

Is Galt safe?
Not especially. Galt earns a D with a crime rate of 263.4 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Galt?
263.4 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 232.0 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2401.5 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Galt safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Galt's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,965 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Galt?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Galt generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Galt police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Galt?
No. Crime in Galt has been trending down, which is good news for the D-rated city.
How does Galt compare to other cities in California?
Below average for the state. Galt ranks behind about 81% of California cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Galt to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Galt?
Bad. A D grade and 263.4 per-thousand rate put Galt below 82% of US cities. Violent crime at 232 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Galt?
232.0 per 100,000, which is 36% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (167), robbery (39), and murder (2.0) per 100,000.

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2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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