Located in Georgia, Putnam County has been experiencing higher rates of violent and property crime compared to the national average. According to recent statistics, the violent crime rate in Putnam County is 27, which is significantly higher than the US average of 22.7. This includes crimes such as homicide, assault, and robbery. Additionally, the property crime rate in Putnam County is 46.1, surpassing the US average of 35.4. These crimes include burglary, theft, and motor vehicle theft. The county has been working to address these issues and improve safety for its residents, but the statistics serve as a reminder of the ongoing challenges and importance of crime prevention efforts in Putnam County.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Putnam County violent crime is 27.0. (The US average is 22.7)
Putnam County property crime is 46.1. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Putnam, Georgia does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Milledgeville, Georgia. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Milledgeville, Georgia. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.