Galesburg, IL Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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64%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

43%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

68%

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}	Galesburg_{/100k people}	Illinois_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	1,004	n/a (estimate)	3,478	2,004	2,119
Murder	2	n/a	6.9	5.8	5.0
Rape	42	n/a	145.5	46.9	37.5
Robbery	6	n/a	20.8	90.2	60.6
Assault	98	n/a	339.5	146.3	256.1
Violent crime	148	n/a (estimate)	513	289	359
Burglary	209	n/a	724.1	290.5	229.2
Theft	597	n/a	2,068.3	1,134.4	1,272.1
Vehicle theft	50	n/a	173.2	290.4	258.8
Property crime	856	n/a (estimate)	2,966	1,715	1,760

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Galesburg crime map

The Galesburg crime map by CrimeoMeter provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Galesburg 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 Galesburg crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Galesburg 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

Galesburg crime rates are 64% higher than the national average
Violent crimes in Galesburg are 43% higher than the national average
In Galesburg you have a 1 in 29 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Galesburg is safer than 17% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Galesburg has increased by 11%

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Daily Crime In Galesburg (per 100,000 people)

The bar chart above reveals the rate of daily crimes in Galesburg for every 100,000 residents. The Galesburg total amount of daily crime is 1.74 times more than the Illinois average and 1.64 times more than than that of the nation. As for violent crimes, the daily average in Galesburg, is 1.77 times more than the Illinois average, and it is 1.43 times more than the national average. The statistics for property crimes show that Galesburg has a daily crime average that is 1.73 times more than the Illinois average and 1.68 times more than the daily national rate.

How Safe is Galesburg (higher is better)

What are the odds that you'll be safer in Galesburg, Illinois compared to other areas of Illinois, as well as the rest of America? When it comes down to it, is Galesburg safe? In the graphs above, it shows that Galesburg is safer than 6% of Illinois cities, and 17% compared to all other cities across America. These statistics are calculated by taking a closer look at each city's crime rate in Illinois, as well as the rest of the US. It is then determined which cities see less crime than Galesburg. At this time, Galesburg sees a below average rate of crime in comparison to other United States cities.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Galesburg

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Galesburg is 1 in 196

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Galesburg is 1 in 34

The chance of being a victim of crime in Galesburg is 1 in 29

Are you curious to know the likelihood of suffering from a crime in Galesburg? If you reside in Galesburg, the likelihood that you will become a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 196. Violent crimes include: murder, sexual assault, robbery, and physical assault. There is a 1 in 34 change that you will become a victim of a property crime. These sorts of crimes against personal property include: burglary, theft, and auto theft. In total, the likelihood of being victimized by a crime in Galesburg, is 1 in 29.

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

An analysis of year to year crime rates in Galesburg, Illinois (per 100,000 people) is a useful indicator of whether the area is becoming a safer or a more dangerous place to live. The amount of violent crime in Galesburg has increased by 8%, the amount of property crime in Galesburg has increased by 12%, and the total amount of crime in Galesburg has increased by 11% year over year.

Galesburg police department

Item	Galesburg	Illinois	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	82	30,690	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	2.5	2.6	3.3

There are a total of 82 Galesburg police officers. This results in 2.5 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 3.8% less than the Illinois average and 21.7% less than the National average.

Sex offenders in Illinois

State	Total offenders	Illinois_/100K	National_/100K
Illinois	32,213	263	266

There are a total of 32,213 sex offenders in Illinois. This yields a total of 263 sex offenders in Illinois per 100,000 residents which is 1% less than the national average.

Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Knoxville, IL	3,137	72	573	645
Oak Run, IL	468	117	693	810
Abingdon, IL	3,570	203	1,202	1,405
Monmouth, IL	8,837	366	1,371	1,738
East Galesburg, IL	579	324	1,925	2,250
North Henderson, IL	239	358	2,127	2,486
Gilson, IL	194	377	2,234	2,611
Galesburg, IL	30,405	513	2,966	3,478

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City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Long Branch, NJ	30,424	242	1,628	1,869
Kingman, AZ	30,433	221	3,380	3,601
Golden Gate, FL	30,376	255	1,355	1,609
Crown Point, IN	30,372	77	531	608
Atascadero, CA	30,444	179	970	1,149
Galesburg, IL	30,405	513	2,966	3,478

Source: The Galesburg, IL 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.