Putnam County, FL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Putnam County in FL is served by 8 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 3,276 violent crimes and 4,458 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 109.0 per 100k residents, which is 2.6% above the national average. Property crime averages 140.0 per 100k, 14.5% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape 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 Rate109.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents3,276 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate0.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents68 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate2.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents66 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate10.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents449 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate140.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents4,458 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate21.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents845 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate114.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents3,270 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate3.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents333 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 109.0 | C | 3276 | 106.2 | +2.6% |
| Property Crime | 140.0 | B | 4458 | 163.6 | -14.5% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 27 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.4 | A | 68 | 3.5 | -88.4% |
| Robbery | 2.4 | A | 66 | 5.8 | -59.6% |
| Aggravated Assault | 10.6 | A | 449 | 22.3 | -52.2% |
| Burglary | 21.3 | B | 845 | 24.0 | -11.4% |
| Larceny | 114.7 | C | 3270 | 116.4 | -1.5% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3.6 | A | 333 | 22.2 | -83.8% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Putnam County Sheriff's Office
Palatka Police Department
Palatka, FL
Crescent City Police Department
Crescent City, FL
Welaka Police Department
Welaka, FL