Galena, IL Crime


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United States / Illinois / No Metro Area / Jo Daviess County / Galena / Zip Codes
The small city of Galena, IL has a relatively low crime rate compared to the national average. According to , the city has a violent crime rate of 8.7, which is significantly lower than the US average of 22.7. This means that residents of Galena are less likely to experience violent crimes such as assault, robbery, and homicide. However, the city does have a property crime rate of 21, slightly lower than the national average of 35.4. This includes crimes such as burglary, theft, and motor vehicle theft. Overall, while Galena may not be completely free of crime, it still remains a relatively safe and peaceful community for its residents.

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)

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 Violent Crimes  - Murder  Rape  Robbery  Assault
 Property Crimes  - Burglary  Larceny  Auto Theft
Galena, IL Crime History
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   Crime in Nearby Cities
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Pop. Miles Data
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Scales Mound, IL  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock102003
East Dubuque, IL  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock112019
Cuba City, WI  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock132019
Elizabeth, IL  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock132019
Hanover, IL  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock142016
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Scales Mound, IL  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock102003
East Dubuque, IL  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock112019
Cuba City, WI  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock132019
Elizabeth, IL  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock132019
Hanover, IL  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock142016

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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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Over 13 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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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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