Zip 24333 (Galax, VA) Crime

24333 Galax, VA has a much higher rate of violent crime and property crime than the US average. Violent crime in 24333 Galax is 34.2, which is 11.5 points higher than the US average of 22.7. Additionally, property crime in 24333 Galax is 44.5, which is 8.9 points higher than the US average of 35.4. As a result, it has a much more dangerous reputation than the rest of the United States as a whole, and citizens should take extra precautions to stay safe while in this area.

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

Galax (zip 24333) violent crime is 34.2. (The US average is 22.7)

Galax (zip 24333) property crime is 44.5. (The US average is 35.4)

NOTE: The city of Galax, Virginia does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Radford, Virginia. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Radford, Virginia. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.

Violent Crimes - Murder Rape Robbery Assault
Property Crimes - Burglary Larceny Auto Theft

Galax, VA Crime History

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Year	Violent	Murder	Rape	Robbery	Assault	Property	Burglary	Larceny	Auto
2002	340.7	0	42.6	71	227.1	3875.6	283.9	3407.2	184.6
2004	431.5	0	29.8	14.9	386.8	4791	788.6	3749.4	252.9
2005	607.1	0	118.5	59.2	429.4	4427.7	488.7	3731.7	207.3
2006	326.3	14.8	29.7	44.5	237.3	4033.8	252.1	3663.1	118.6
2007	301.1	15.1	30.1	0	255.9	4501	376.3	3913.9	210.7
2008	470.9	0	176.6	29.4	264.9	3899.4	441.4	3266.6	191.3
2009	410.1	14.6	0	58.6	336.8	4408.3	541.9	3778.6	87.9
2010	361.9	0	43.4	29	289.5	4284.9	593.5	3532.1	159.2
2011	435	0	0	56.1	378.9	4967.7	449.1	4350.3	168.4
2012	509.9	0	141.6	14.2	354.1	4036.8	240.8	3711	85
2013	174.7	0	0	14.6	160.1	4002.9	320.2	3624.5	58.2
2015	300.9	0	57.3	14.3	229.2	4240.7	630.4	3510	100.3
2016	306.2	29.2	87.5	14.6	175	3207.9	437.4	2697.6	72.9
2017	282.4	14.9	29.7	44.6	193.2	3864.4	520.2	3091.6	252.7
2018	411.6	0	76.2	45.7	289.7	4451.9	304.9	3948.8	198.2
2019	458.9	0	189.9	15.8	253.2	4034.8	269	3575.9	189.9

Crime in Nearby Cities

City	Violent per 100k	Property per 100k	Pop.	Miles	Data Year
Galax, VA	458.9	4,034.8	7,060	1	2019
Fries, VA	0.0	0.0	581	5	2010
Hillsville, VA	264.8	2,042.4	2,704	12	2019
Independence, VA	0.0	558.0	946	13	2019
Wytheville, VA	63.2	2,478.2	8,293	23	2019
Rural Retreat, VA	0.0	481.8	1,487	26	2019

Crime in Similar Size Cities

City	Violent per 100k	Property per 100k	Pop.	Miles	Data Year
Radford, VA	243.4	968.2	16,810	38	2019
Christiansburg, VA	136.6	2,052.9	18,105	44	2019
Blacksburg, VA	111.2	611.8	43,070	48	2019
Boone, NC	130.7	1,312.0	14,209	52	2019
Martinsville, VA	518.6	2,695.3	15,884	58	2019
Kernersville, NC	260.2	4,567.7	17,417	60	2019

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James · Galax, VA

Not a good place

Over 7 years ago

After retiring with a nice pension but in a place that is one of the most expensive in the nation I unfortunately discovered Galax VA. Admittedly housing and taxes are More

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James · Galax, VA

Not a good place

Over 7 years ago

After retiring with a nice pension but in a place that is one of the most expensive in the nation I unfortunately discovered Galax VA. Admittedly housing and taxes are More

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