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United States / Illinois / No Metro Area / Jo Daviess County / Galena / Zip Codes
Galena, IL is known for its small-town charm and beauty, but it also has a relatively low crime rate. According to recent statistics, the violent crime rate in Galena is 8.7, which is significantly lower than the US average of 22.7. Additionally, the property crime rate in Galena is 21, which is also lower than the US average of 35.4. These statistics show that despite its small size, Galena is doing a great job of providing a safe and secure living environment for its citizens.

Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)

Galena violent crime is 8.7. (The US average is 22.7)
Galena property crime is 21.0. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.
 Violent Crimes  - Murder  Rape  Robbery  Assault
 Property Crimes  - Burglary  Larceny  Auto Theft
Galena, IL Crime History
*Closest City
Year Violent Murder Rape Robbery Assault Property Burglary Larceny Auto
200329.3029.3001788.3146.61583.158.6
200587.100087.11218.8145.11015.758
2011203.5000203.51570.2174.51395.80
201258.2029.1029.1989.2174.6785.629.1
201300029.51061.359943.459
201429.900029.9866.4149.4657.359.8
201590.8060.5030.31724.7302.61391.830.3
2016183.2030.50152.612210116061.1
2017185.80310154.81331.7247.81083.90
201831.300031.32657.9375.22220.162.5
2019190.2063.40126.83771.8190.23549.931.7

   Crime in Nearby Cities
City Violent
per 100k		 Property
per 100k		 Pop. Miles Data
Year
Scales Mound, IL0.00.0399102003
East Dubuque, IL381.92,418.81,870112019
Cuba City, WI0.00.02,090132019
Elizabeth, IL0.0277.4633132019
Hanover, IL247.5495.0835142016
   Crime in Similar Size Cities
City Violent
per 100k		 Property
per 100k		 Pop. Miles Data
Year
Scales Mound, IL0.00.0399102003
East Dubuque, IL381.92,418.81,870112019
Cuba City, WI0.00.02,090132019
Elizabeth, IL0.0277.4633132019
Hanover, IL247.5495.0835142016

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Jody · Galena, IL
Almost like living in "Mayberry"....
Over 12 years ago

We've lived in Galena for about ten years now; previously lived in Elgin, then Cary. Moving here was like heaven (with some trade offs) especially after living in  More

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Julie · Galena, IL
Lots to do!!
Over 12 years ago

My city of Galena, IL has festivals, parades, and parties almost every weekend of the year. Our Halloween parade usually lasts around 2 hours and draws in over 10,000  More

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Rachel · Dubuque, IA
A Surprising Amount of Culture for a Small Town
Over 17 years ago

Galena offers art shows, antique shops, arts/crafts fairs, Civil War re-enactments, theater, concerts, and more. Every weekend, there's something cultural going on, much  More

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