Eatonton, GA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Eatonton Police Department serves the city of Eatonton, GA in Putnam County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 346 violent crimes and 631 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 15.0 per 100k residents, which is 85.8% below the national average. Property crime averages 120.3 per 100k, 26.5% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Violent Crime had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 1 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate15.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents346 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate120.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents631 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate15.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents77 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate105.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents540 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 15.0 | A | 346 | 106.2 | -85.8% |
| Property Crime | 120.3 | B | 631 | 163.6 | -26.5% |
| Burglary | 15.0 | A | 77 | 24.0 | -37.4% |
| Larceny | 105.3 | C | 540 | 116.4 | -9.6% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Multiple Races, Group | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milledgeville | 18 miles | F 215.2 | D 257.1 | Violent: 1330.9% higher Property: 113.7% higher |
| Madison | 20 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 55.5 | Violent: N/A Property: 53.9% lower |
| Greensboro | 21 miles | D 139.1 | C 194.7 | Violent: 824.7% higher Property: 61.9% higher |
| Sparta | 23 miles | N/A 0.0 | D 233.3 | Violent: N/A Property: 93.9% higher |
| Gray | 24 miles | A 29.2 | C 175.2 | Violent: 94.2% higher Property: 45.7% higher |