Newton County Crime & Safety

Newton County, Georgia

Safety Score

22/100

Higher = safer

Safety Rating

High Crime

Total Crime Rate

2014.2

per 100K population

Crime Statistics

Violent Crime Rate

432.5

per 100K population

National avg 380.7

Property Crime Rate

1581.7

per 100K population

National avg 1954.4

Safety Score

22/100

Higher = safer

State avg 49/100

State Safety Rank

#127

of 159 counties (1 = safest)

Data Story

About Crime & Safety in Newton County, Georgia

Newton County stays below national rates

Newton County's total crime rate of 2,014.2 per 100K stays below the national average of 2,385.5. The county maintains a safety score of 96.8, indicating a moderate level of security.

Navigating state averages in Newton

While Newton's safety score is slightly below the state average of 97.8, its total crime rate is higher than the state average of 1,412.9. Six agencies contribute data to these local safety metrics to ensure comprehensive reporting.

Comparing Newton to its Georgia neighbors

Newton County shows a higher crime rate than nearby Paulding County, which sits at 1,310.8 per 100K. However, it remains safer than more urbanized neighbors closer to the metropolitan Atlanta area.

Analyzing violent and property crime

Violent crime in Newton County is 432.5 per 100K, which is slightly above the national average of 369.8. Property crime accounts for 1,581.7 incidents per 100K, which is notably lower than the national figure of 2,015.7.

Proactive measures for Newton residents

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the crime rate in Newton County, GA?

Newton County has a total crime rate of 2014.2 per 100,000 residents, based on FBI Uniform Crime Reporting data. This includes both violent crimes (432.5 per 100K) and property crimes (1581.7 per 100K).

Is Newton County, GA safe?

Newton County has a safety score of 22/100, rated "High Crime". A higher safety score indicates lower crime rates relative to other counties nationwide. It ranks #127 out of 159 counties in Georgia for safety (1 = safest).

How does Newton County crime compare to the Georgia average?

What types of crime are most common in Newton County?

How is crime data measured and reported for Newton County?

Crime data for Newton County comes from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) program. Local law enforcement agencies submit data on violent crimes (murder, rape, robbery, aggravated assault) and property crimes (burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft) to the FBI. Rates are calculated per 100,000 residents to allow fair comparison between counties of different sizes. The safety score (0-100) is derived from these rates, with higher scores indicating safer counties.

What is being done about crime in Newton County?

Newton County has a safety score of 22/100, which is below the Georgia average of 49/100. Many counties with above-average crime rates invest in community policing, crime prevention programs, neighborhood watch initiatives, and social services aimed at reducing crime over time.