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Putnam County, GA Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

Putnam County in GA is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 940 violent crimes and 1,467 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 58.1 per 100k residents, which is 45.3% below the national average. Property crime averages 92.9 per 100k, 43.2% 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 A
Annual Rate58.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents940 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Rape

Grade B
Annual Rate3.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents30 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Aggravated Assault

Grade A
Annual Rate3.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents200 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate92.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,467 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade B
Annual Rate16.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents220 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade B
Annual Rate76.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,171 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Summary Table

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime58.1A940106.2-45.3%
Property Crime92.9A1467163.6-43.2%
Homicide0.0A10.5-100.0%
Rape3.0B303.5-15.9%
Robbery0.0A105.8-100.0%
Aggravated Assault3.0A20022.3-86.6%
Burglary16.4B22024.0-31.5%
Larceny76.4B1171116.4-34.3%
Motor Vehicle Theft0.0A7022.2-100.0%

Crime Trends

Agencies

Putnam County Sheriff's Office

Eatonton Police Department

Eatonton, GA