Newton County, GA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Newton County in GA is served by 4 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 7,363 violent crimes and 8,627 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 129.0 per 100k residents, which is 21.5% above the national average. Property crime averages 125.2 per 100k, 23.5% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent 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 DAnnual Rate129.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents7,363 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate2.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents200 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate3.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents169 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade DAnnual Rate28.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents1,421 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate125.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents8,627 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate9.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,371 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate98.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents6,094 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BAnnual Rate17.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,121 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 129.0 | D | 7363 | 106.2 | +21.5% |
| Property Crime | 125.2 | B | 8627 | 163.6 | -23.5% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 45 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 2.2 | A | 200 | 3.5 | -37.2% |
| Robbery | 3.0 | A | 169 | 5.8 | -49.1% |
| Aggravated Assault | 28.4 | D | 1421 | 22.3 | +27.6% |
| Burglary | 9.6 | A | 1371 | 24.0 | -60.0% |
| Larceny | 98.3 | B | 6094 | 116.4 | -15.5% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 17.3 | B | 1121 | 22.2 | -22.0% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Newton County Sheriff's Office
Covington Police Department
Covington, GA
Oxford Police Department
Oxford, GA
Porterdale Police Department
Porterdale, GA