Galena, MO Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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32%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

42%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

29%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2024 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2025; this is the most current data available.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Galena_{/100k people}	Missouri_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	7	n/a (estimate)	1,449	2,403	2,119
Murder	0	n/a	0.0	7.8	5.0
Rape	0	n/a	0.0	45.2	37.5
Robbery	0	n/a	0.0	51.5	60.6
Assault	1	n/a	207.0	357.5	256.1
Violent crime	1	n/a (estimate)	207	462	359
Burglary	2	n/a	414.1	236.3	229.2
Theft	4	n/a	828.2	1,306.5	1,272.1
Vehicle theft	0	n/a	0.0	398.4	258.8
Property crime	6	n/a (estimate)	1,242	1,941	1,760

Galena crime map

The Galena crime map by CrimeoMeter provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Galena as reported by the local law enforcement agencies. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The Galena crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Galena crime map does not always indicate that it is a dangerous area for its residents. Areas on the heat map could be inflated if they are located in high traffic areas like airports, sports centers or large parks. Other areas on the heat map could see increased crime rates if they are located in major tourist areas like the downtown core.

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Crime Quick Facts

Galena crime rates are 32% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Galena are 42% lower than the national average
In Galena you have a 1 in 69 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Galena is safer than 6% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Galena has increased by 15%

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Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Galena

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Galena is 1 in 484

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Galena is 1 in 81

The chance of being a victim of crime in Galena is 1 in 69

Year Over Year Crime In Galena (per 100,000 people)

Galena police department

Item	Galena	Missouri	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	n/a	12,115	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	n/a	3.7	3.3

Sex offenders in Missouri

State	Total offenders	Missouri_/100K	National_/100K
Missouri	19,657	344	266

There are a total of 19,657 sex offenders in Missouri. This yields a total of 344 sex offenders in Missouri per 100,000 residents which is 29% greater than the national average.

Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Reeds Spring, MO	1,158	0	0	0
Kimberling City, MO	2,711	41	83	124
Shell Knob, MO	1,306	109	459	568
Marionville, MO	2,633	48	716	764
Indian Point, MO	414	167	836	1,003
Crane, MO	1,470	226	950	1,177
Coney Island, MO	51	267	1,121	1,387
Galena, MO	768	207	1,242	1,449

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
London, AR	768	654	2,179	2,833
Westminster, TX	768	414	2,170	2,584
Kevil, KY	768	204	1,290	1,494
Elliott, MS	768	249	1,618	1,867
Cluster Springs, VA	768	282	2,034	2,316
Galena, MO	768	207	1,242	1,449

Source: The Galena, MO crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2024. The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies reporting data on property and violent crimes. The uniform crime reports program represents approximately 309 million American residents, which results in 98% coverage of metropolitan statistical areas.