Located in the southeastern region of Texas, Newton County has a relatively low crime rate compared to the national average. According to statistics from
, the county's violent crime rate stands at 13.7, which is significantly lower than the US average of 22.7. However, the property crime rate in Newton County is slightly higher at 24.3, still lower than the national average of 35.4. Despite the relatively low numbers, the county is not immune to crime. Various types of crimes, including theft, burglary, and assault, do occur in Newton County. However, law enforcement agencies in the county work diligently to combat crime and keep the community safe. With the help of community involvement and effective crime prevention strategies, Newton County is committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for its residents.Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Newton County violent crime is 13.7. (The US average is 22.7)
Newton County property crime is 24.3. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Newton, Texas does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of DeRidder, Louisiana. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of DeRidder, Texas. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.