The small town of Newton, GA has been plagued by crime in recent years. With a violent crime rate of 21.2, just slightly lower than the national average of 22.7, residents are concerned for their safety. The community has also seen a property crime rate of 25.5, which is significantly lower than the US average of 35.4. Despite the efforts of local law enforcement, crime continues to be a pressing issue for this town. As someone who grew up in the area, I have seen the impact that these statistics have on the community and hope that steps can be taken to improve the situation.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Newton violent crime is 21.2. (The US average is 22.7)
Newton property crime is 25.5. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.