Explore real-time crime map and safety statistics for Galveston, TX. Our interactive crime map shows reported incidents, crime trends,
and neighborhood safety ratings.
Emergency Incidents
Pickup trucks racing on Galveston Causeway
Traffic
Galveston Causeway, Galveston, TX 77554
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of two new single-cab Ford F-150 trucks allegedly racing inbound on the Galveston causeway. The complaint was relayed to Galveston police.
Electrical insulator arcing over parked car
Fire
Avenue M 1/2, Galveston, TX 77550
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported electrical hazard near Avenue M 1/2 in Galveston, where an insulator was arcing and a fuse was burning with a parked car directly underneath in a parking lot.
Fire alarm at multi-story building on Church Street
Fire
Church St, Galveston, TX 77550
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to an audible general fire alarm at a multi-story residential and commercial building near Church Street. Engine One arrived and reported nothing visible from the outside while investigating.
Smoke showing at Church Street fire alarm
Fire
Church St, Galveston, TX 77550
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic describes a possible fire alarm activation at a building on Church Street, with smoke reported from the exterior and crews investigating. A separate medical call is reported at a location on Laurel Street for a 61-year-old woman having difficulty breathing.
Attempted break-in with bolt cutters at 45th Street home
Break-In
45th St, Galveston, TX 77550
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a possible attempted break-in at a residence, where a woman and two males were allegedly using bolt cutters to cut a gate. The caller reported being en route in a blue SUV, and a gray Nissan Altima was possibly in the driveway. A white truck was also mentioned as a possible suspect vehicle.
68-year-old woman feels faint after new psychiatric meds
Medical Emergency
Avenue I, Galveston, TX 77551
As discussed during the dispatch call, medic units are responding to a medical call near Sealy Street for a 68-year-old woman who feels like she may pass out after starting new psychiatric medication. She is reported to be conscious and breathing, and the doors are unlocked.
Man aged 50 with chest pain and breathing difficulty
Medical Emergency
Harborside Dr, Galveston, TX 77554
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a location on Harborside Drive for a possible medical emergency involving a 50-year-old man inside with chest pain and difficulty breathing.
Person having difficulty breathing at gas station
Medical Emergency
Harborside Dr, Galveston, TX 77554
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible breathing problem at a gas station on Harborside Drive in Galveston. Medic One and Engine Five were initially assigned, and Engine Four took over because it was closer.
Man experiences chest pain and breathing trouble at gas station
Medical Emergency
Harborside Dr & 24th St, Galveston, TX 77550
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews respond to a reported medical emergency involving a 50-year-old man with chest pain and difficulty breathing inside a gas station near Harborside Drive and 24th Street in Galveston. Medic 7 and Engine 5 are dispatched to the scene.
Fire alarm near Avenue North in Galveston
Fire
Avenue N, Galveston, TX 77550
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible fire alarm at a building near Avenue North and 1st Street in Galveston, with Engine 21 responding.
Woman lethargic after oxycodone before dialysis
Medical Emergency
Broadway Avenue J, Galveston, TX 77551
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were sent to a dialysis clinic on Broadway Avenue in Galveston for a 52-year-old woman who reportedly took oxycodone before dialysis and was lethargic but conscious and breathing.
Possible overdose at dialysis center in Galveston
Medical Emergency
Broadway Avenue J, Galveston, TX 77551
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible overdose at a dialysis clinic on Broadway Avenue in Galveston. Medic 3 and Engine 5 were assigned, with Engine 8 taking the call because it was closer.
60-year-old man showing stroke symptoms at clinic
Medical Emergency
Winnie St, Galveston, TX 77550
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a possible stroke involving a 60-year-old man at a clinic near Winnie Street in Galveston. The patient was reported to be disoriented with facial drooping and high blood pressure. One medical unit was reassigned to take the stroke call while another handled a separate call on Harborside.
Teen girl with hypertension needs help near Harborside Dr
Medical Emergency
Harborside Dr, Galveston, TX 77550
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical units were dispatched for a sick call involving a juvenile female with hypertension who was reported conscious and breathing near Harborside Dr (Building A, (number withheld)).
80-year-old woman experiencing breathing difficulty and shakes
Medical Emergency
17th St, Galveston, TX 77550
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a medical call near 17th Street in Galveston for an 80-year-old woman reported to have difficulty breathing and shaking. Squad and medic units were dispatched, with Medic Two assigned to the scene and units arriving on location.
72-year-old man falls and hits head at nursing home
Medical Emergency
Seawall Blvd, Galveston, TX 77550
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a nursing home near Seawall Boulevard for a reported 72-year-old man who fell, hit his head, and had a change in mental status.
Person with difficulty breathing near 17th Street
Medical Emergency
17th St, Galveston, TX 77550
As discussed during the dispatch call, medic and engine units were dispatched to a possible medical emergency involving difficulty breathing near 17th Street in Galveston.
75-year-old woman falls with neck and head injuries
Medical Emergency
Grambo Blvd, Galveston, TX 77554
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a location near Grambo Boulevard in Galveston for a 75-year-old woman who reportedly fell and suffered apparent injuries to her neck and head.
Forty-year-old male reports medical issue near Galveston
Medical Emergency
1/2 Bernardo De Galvez Ave, Galveston, TX 77551
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible medical issue involving a 40-year-old man near Avenue P and a Half, with police also being sent to assist.
Unknown medical call near 18th Avenue P and a Half
Medical Emergency
18th St p, Galveston, TX 77550
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible medical emergency near 18th Avenue P in Galveston, with units directed to respond on a lower priority level.
