Palatka, FL has a higher rate of violent and property crime than the US average. Violent crime in Palatka is 39.7, which is 17 points higher than the US average of 22.7. Similarly, the property crime rate in Palatka is 80.6, which is 45.2 points higher than the US average of 35.4. This indicates that Palatka has a much greater risk of experiencing violent or property crime compared to many other places in the United States. It is important for those who live in or visit Palatka to be aware of their surroundings and take steps to avoid becoming a victim of crime.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Palatka violent crime is 39.7. (The US average is 22.7)
Palatka property crime is 80.6. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.