Putnam County, FL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Putnam County in FL is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 997 violent crimes and 1,974 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 122.4 per 100k residents, which is +15.2% above the national average. Property crime averages 169.1 per 100k, +3.4% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Robbery had the lowest rate. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate122.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents997 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate3.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents34 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate12.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents206 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate169.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,974 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade CAnnual Rate22.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents215 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate143.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,647 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate3.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents109 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 122.4 | C | 997 | 106.2 | +15.2% |
| Property Crime | 169.1 | C | 1974 | 163.6 | +3.4% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 14 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 8 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 3.1 | A | 34 | 5.8 | -46.1% |
| Aggravated Assault | 12.5 | A | 206 | 22.3 | -43.7% |
| Burglary | 22.9 | C | 215 | 24.0 | -4.6% |
| Larceny | 143.0 | D | 1647 | 116.4 | +22.9% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3.1 | A | 109 | 22.2 | -85.9% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Palatka Police Department
Palatka, FL
Crescent City Police Department
Crescent City, FL
Welaka Police Department
Welaka, FL