Palatka, Florida3 Crime Rate

1 years of data (2024–2024) · Population: 10,816

Key Insights

  • →Palatka has a safety grade of B with a violent crime rate of 268.1 per 100,000 residents (national avg: 359.1).
  • →Safer than 29% of all cities in the OpenCrime database.
  • →Violent-to-property crime ratio: 0.07 (below national average).
Violent Crime Rate
268.1
Murder Rate
0.0
0 murders
Property Crime Rate
3735.2
404 total
vs National Avg
↓ -25%
National: 359.1

2024 Crime Breakdown

Violent Crime: 29

Murder0
Rape1
Robbery3
Aggravated Assault25

Property Crime: 404

Burglary22
Larceny-Theft371
Motor Vehicle Theft11
Arson1
B
Safety Grade for Palatka

Based on violent crime rate of 268.1 per 100K (national avg: 359.1)

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Similar Cities

Cities with similar population and crime profile (in different states):

Yelm, Washington →Waupun, Wisconsin →Maynard, Massachusetts →Fox Lake, Illinois →Hartford, Vermont →

National Arrest Demographics

The FBI does not publish per-city arrest demographic breakdowns. At the national level, arrest data shows significant racial disparities influenced by policing patterns, poverty concentration, and systemic factors.

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Related Analysis

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Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer, Table 8 — Offenses Known to Law Enforcement by State by City. Rates per 100,000 residents.