Galion, OH Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Galion Police Department serves the city of Galion, OH in Crawford County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 499 violent crimes and 476 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 97.7 per 100k residents, which is 8.1% below the national average. Property crime averages 19.5 per 100k, 88.1% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 1 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 CAnnual Rate97.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents499 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate9.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents22 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate19.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents476 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate19.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents375 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 97.7 | C | 499 | 106.2 | -8.1% |
| Property Crime | 19.5 | A | 476 | 163.6 | -88.1% |
| Rape | 9.8 | F | 22 | 3.5 | +176.3% |
| Larceny | 19.5 | A | 375 | 116.4 | -83.2% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Washington | 11 miles | C 116.7 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 19.5% higher Property: N/A |
| Bucyrus | 11 miles | C 95.9 | B 139.5 | Violent: 1.8% lower Property: 614.2% higher |
| Lexington | 11 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 20.6 | Violent: N/A Property: 5.5% higher |
| Mount Gilead | 13 miles | A 28.4 | A 56.8 | Violent: 70.9% lower Property: 190.8% higher |
| Ontario | 13 miles | A 45.0 | D 209.9 | Violent: 54.0% lower Property: 974.6% higher |