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Is Galion, Ohio Safe?

Population 10,370 · Safer than 19% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Crime in Galion runs high. The city's D grade puts it below 81% of US cities, with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,845 per 100K.

Galion Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricGalionOhio AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate397.6312.4363.8
Property Crime Rate2179.42033.51,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate248.0--268.2
Theft Rate1845.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate441.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

257.7 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

398/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2179/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Galion

Violent crime in Galion is close to the national average. The rate of 397.6 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2179.4 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,845 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Galion Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault248
092% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery57
090% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary338
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,845
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft441
01.4x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Galion Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Galion
397.6
State
312.4
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Galion
2179.4
State
2033.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Galion Safety

Is Galion safe?
Not especially. Galion earns a D with a crime rate of 257.7 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs close to the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Galion?
257.7 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 397.6 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2179.4 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Galion safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Galion's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,845 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Galion?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Galion generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Galion police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Galion?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Galion's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D grade overall.
How does Galion compare to other cities in Ohio?
Below average for the state. Galion ranks behind about 84% of Ohio cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Galion to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Galion?
Bad. A D grade and 257.7 per-thousand rate put Galion below 81% of US cities. Violent crime at 398 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Galion?
397.6 per 100,000, which is 9% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (248), robbery (57), and murder (6.0) 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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