Newton County, GA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Newton County in GA is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,416 violent crimes and 2,719 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 126.1 per 100k residents, which is +18.8% above the national average. Property crime averages 128.6 per 100k, -21.4% 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 Rate126.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,416 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade BAnnual Rate2.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents34 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate2.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents36 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade DAnnual Rate32.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents326 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate128.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,719 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate4.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents309 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate103.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,176 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade CAnnual Rate20.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents232 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 126.1 | C | 1416 | 106.2 | +18.8% |
| Property Crime | 128.6 | B | 2719 | 163.6 | -21.4% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 14 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 2.3 | B | 34 | 3.5 | -34.8% |
| Robbery | 2.3 | A | 36 | 5.8 | -60.4% |
| Aggravated Assault | 32.3 | D | 326 | 22.3 | +45.1% |
| Burglary | 4.6 | A | 309 | 24.0 | -80.8% |
| Larceny | 103.2 | B | 2176 | 116.4 | -11.3% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 20.8 | C | 232 | 22.2 | -6.4% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Covington Police Department
Covington, GA
Oxford Police Department
Oxford, GA
Porterdale Police Department
Porterdale, GA