Located in the southern region of Illinois, Gallatin County has a relatively low crime rate compared to the rest of the United States. According to recent statistics, the county has a violent crime rate of 12.8, significantly lower than the national average of 22.7. However, the property crime rate in Gallatin County is slightly higher than the national average, at 21.2 compared to 35.4. This indicates that while the residents of Gallatin County can feel relatively safe from violent crime, they should still be cautious when it comes to protecting their property. Law enforcement in this county works diligently to maintain public safety and prevent crime, making it a generally peaceful and secure community for residents and visitors alike.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Gallatin County violent crime is 12.8. (The US average is 22.7)
Gallatin County property crime is 21.2. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Gallatin, Illinois does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Ridgway, Illinois. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Ridgway, Illinois. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.