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Galax, VA Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Galax Police Department serves the city of Galax, VA in Galax City County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 798 violent crimes and 1,249 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 296.6 per 100k residents, which is 179.2% above the national average. Property crime averages 444.8 per 100k, 171.9% above the national average. The most common offense was Property 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 F
Annual Rate296.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents798 (2019-2023)

Rape

Grade F
Annual Rate44.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents45 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade F
Annual Rate44.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents60 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade F
Annual Rate444.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,249 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade F
Annual Rate444.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,034 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime296.6F798106.2+179.2%
Property Crime444.8F1249163.6+171.9%
Rape44.5F453.5+1157.7%
Aggravated Assault44.5F6022.3+99.8%
Larceny444.8F1034116.4+282.3%

Crime Trends

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Hillsville 11 miles
N/A 0.0
A 70.2
Violent: N/A
Property: 84.2% lower
Independence 17 miles
N/A 0.0
D 197.6
Violent: N/A
Property: 55.6% lower
Wytheville 19 miles
B 86.1
F 270.6
Violent: 71.0% lower
Property: 39.2% lower
Rural Retreat 19 miles
N/A 0.0
N/A 0.0
Violent: N/A
Property: N/A
Pulaski 30 miles
C 101.5
D 214.3
Violent: 65.8% lower
Property: 51.8% lower