Detailed crime statistics, safety scores, and law enforcement data.
Newton has a violent crime rate of 258 per 100,000 residents, 32% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 1,289 per 100,000, 34% below the U.S. average. The county recorded 7 fatal traffic crashes. The area has experienced 182 federally declared disasters. Overall, Newton receives a safety grade of F.