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Is Galena Park, Texas Safe?

Population 10,352 · Safer than 19% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Crime in Galena Park 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 1,382 per 100K.

Galena Park Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricGalena ParkTexas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate311.3315.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2273.52077.31,832.3
Murder Rate2.0--5.7
Assault Rate260.0--268.2
Theft Rate1382.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate309.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

258.5 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

311/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2274/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Galena Park

Violent crime in Galena Park is close to the national average. The rate of 311.3 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2273.5 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,382 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Galena Park Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder2
035% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault260
097% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery75
01.2x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary410
01.5x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,382
099% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft309
097% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Galena Park Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Galena Park
311.3
State
315.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Galena Park
2273.5
State
2077.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Galena Park Safety

Is Galena Park safe?
Not especially. Galena Park earns a D with a crime rate of 258.5 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 Galena Park?
258.5 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 311.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2273.5 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Galena Park safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Galena Park's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,382 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Galena Park?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Galena Park generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Galena Park police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Galena Park?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Galena Park's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D grade overall.
How does Galena Park compare to other cities in Texas?
Below average for the state. Galena Park ranks behind about 90% of Texas cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Galena Park to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Galena Park?
Bad. A D grade and 258.5 per-thousand rate put Galena Park below 81% of US cities. Violent crime at 311 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Galena Park?
311.3 per 100,000, which is 14% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (260), robbery (75), and murder (2.0) per 100,000.

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