Galveston County, TX Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Galveston County in TX is served by 14 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 22,882 violent crimes and 24,134 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 136.3 per 100k residents, which is 28.3% above the national average. Property crime averages 134.6 per 100k, 17.7% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent 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 DAnnual Rate136.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents22,882 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade DAnnual Rate5.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents1,063 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade CAnnual Rate6.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents624 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade BAnnual Rate19.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents2,373 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate134.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents24,134 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade CAnnual Rate23.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents3,701 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate90.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents17,262 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BAnnual Rate17.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents3,074 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 136.3 | D | 22882 | 106.2 | +28.3% |
| Property Crime | 134.6 | B | 24134 | 163.6 | -17.7% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 112 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 5.1 | D | 1063 | 3.5 | +44.2% |
| Robbery | 6.2 | C | 624 | 5.8 | +7.3% |
| Aggravated Assault | 19.7 | B | 2373 | 22.3 | -11.4% |
| Burglary | 23.1 | C | 3701 | 24.0 | -4.0% |
| Larceny | 90.3 | B | 17262 | 116.4 | -22.4% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 17.9 | B | 3074 | 22.2 | -19.4% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Galveston County Sheriff's Office
Clear Lake Shores
Dickinson Police Department
Dickinson, TX
Galveston Police Department
Galveston, TX
Hitchcock Police Department
Hitchcock, TX
Kemah Police Department
Kemah, TX
La Marque Police Department
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Texas City Police Department
Texas City, TX
Galveston County Constable:
Galveston County Constable:
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