2026 Compare Cities Crime:
Palatka, FL vs Fernandina Beach, FL

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- Fernandina Beach has 59% less violent crime than Palatka.
- Fernandina Beach has 60% less property crime than Palatka.
 Palatka, FLFernandina Beach, FLUnited States
 Violent Crime  Unlock16.322.7
 Property Crime80.6  Unlock35.4

Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)

Reviews for Palatka    3 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

I have a lovely home on the outskirts of NW Palatka Bannerville area about 15 minutes from publix. Our well water (from the aquafier) is fabulous and the last time I  More

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Over 20 years ago

Palatka is growing and will likely grow more in the near future. Although prices have escalated, housing is still less expensive than St. Augustine. Many people will  More

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Reviews for Fernandina Beach    8 Reviews

We traveled the entire east and west coasts of Florida and the entire east coast of Georgia. We LOVED St. Marys GA. but decided on Amelia Island... Mainly because AI has  More

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Over 6 years ago

There is no place in Florida like Amelia Island, Fernandina Beach. The beach is beautiful.. But, best of all are the people. Real Southern hospitality... Southern charm  More

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Over 12 years ago

Came back to Fernandina after a long hiatus. Fernandina has always been a magical place, but many things are getting better. The restaurant scene has improved  More

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Cities with the Least Crime Near Palatka, FloridaCrime Index
 Welaka, FL17.25
 Interlachen, FL36.95
 Pomona Park, FL38
 East Palatka, FL39.95
 Crescent City, FL43.1
 Palatka, FL60.15

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