The Palatka, FL Metro Area has a higher rate of violent crime compared to the national average. According to recent data, the area has a violent crime rate of 27.725, which is significantly higher than the US average of 22.7. This includes crimes such as assault, robbery, and homicide. Additionally, the property crime rate in Palatka is also higher than the national average, with a rate of 50.9 compared to the US average of 35.4. This includes crimes such as burglary, theft, and vandalism. These statistics paint a concerning picture of crime in the Palatka area and highlight the need for continued efforts to address and reduce these rates.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Palatka Metro Area violent crime is 27.7. (The US average is 22.7)
Palatka Metro Area property crime is 50.9. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Palatka, Florida does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Ocala, Florida. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Ocala, Florida. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.